A beautiful Sajou boxed kit to make a cushion inspired by the panels of the Queen’s Bedchamber at the Palace of Versailles — known as the Queen’s Brocade, woven specifically for Marie-Antoinette.
The original fabric was a heavy taffeta known as ‘gros de tours’, richly decorated with flowers, ribbons and peacock feathers. It was designated as ‘summer furniture’ — brought out only between spring and autumn, as was the custom in royal interiors of the period. The fabric was lost after the Revolution, and it was not until the twentieth century that it was rewoven by Maison Lamy & Gautier, faithful to the original Lyon model of 1786–1787, based on a design attributed to Jean-François Bony.
The motif measures 348 x 259 stitches, giving a finished cushion size of approximately 58 x 44.2 cm on 12-count linen.
The kit includes:
Full-colour pattern chart printed on two 60 x 28 cm sheets
12-count off-white embroidery linen, 70 x 50 cm
100% cotton backing fabric, 70 x 55 cm
37 cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread: 2018 x 2, 2023 x 2, 2025 x 2, 2026, 2028, 2032, 2034 x 2, 2038, 2042 x 2, 2221, 2223, 2234, 2302, 2332, 2340, 2409 x 2, 2443 x 3, 2447 x 2, 2469 x 2, 2536, 2567, 2570, 2615, 2749, 2780, 2847, 2882
A Sajou ‘Créé par moi’ (Made by me) label
This kit forms part of the Sajou Versailles Palace Museum & Heritage collection. You will find further kits from this collection in my shop, including the Marie-Antoinette boxed kit, the tapestry cushion worked by Marie-Antoinette and Mme Élisabeth, the Petit Trianon Bedchamber cushion, and more.
1st chart i ordered. So pleased I've ordered 2 more different bayeux tapestry charts. Quality is brilliant. Looking forward to Stitching. Came well packed. Thank you
One of 4 charts I've brought from this seller. Just as described. Detailed clear chart. Easy to read. Seller goes out of her way to help. Top seller. Thank you.
