Description and Details
A beautiful Sajou Museum and Heritage Collection cross stitch kit showing the crossing of the Couesnon in front of Mont St Michel depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.
The scene is one in the lead up to the Battle of Hastings. It shows the Norman army sinking into the mud as they crossed the Couesnon. Harold is shown rescuing the Duke of Normandy's soldiers from the quicksand.
The kit contains;
The chart for working the embroidery
8 cards of Laine St Pierre embroidery wool
32 count linen embroidery fabric in sand colour required to complete the embroidery.
The size of the motif is 200 x 89 points, if sewn onto 32 count (12 threads per cm) embroidery linen the size would be 33.5 x 15 cm.
The pattern chart is is printed in matt and can be written on should you need to mark any references.
There are other embroidery charts and kits inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, which can be found in my shop along with other embroidery charts and kits inspired by the designs and history of Toile du Jouy.
Sajou produce haberdashery items made in France to the highest standards (in some cases even produced on the original old machinery). Perfect for gifts and collectors, and for those of you unable to resist a quality that is seldom found in today's mass produced haberdashery products.
Sajou was created in 1828 by Jaques- Simon Sajou, selling haberdashery for embroidery, tapestry, lace, crochet and weaving. His pattern albums are sought after to this day by collectors worldwide. In 2005 the Sajou brand was purchased and revived by avid collector; Frederique Crestin- Billet. Many of the old designs have been faithfully reproduced and there are some new designs that have been added in the Sajou style.
Materials: 32 Count Embroidery Linen, Cross Stitch Chart, Laine St Pierre Embroidery Wool.
