Sajou Napoleon and Josephine Boxed Museum & Heritage Kit

Description and Details

A Boxed Sajou cross stitch kit from their Museums and Heritage collection dedicated to Napoleon and Josephine and their authentic style and art of living, which can be found as much in the home furnishings of their different residences as in the lavish garments of the Empress Josephine, as well as the civil uniforms of the Imperial Household.
This cross stitch embroidery project is presented in large colour poster form measuring 68 x 80cm. On the back of the pattern chart you will find historical information as well as explanations for the embroidery.
Size of motif: 345 stitches wide by 346 stitches high – Size of finished embroidery: 57.5 x 57.8cm.
This embroidery represents around 295 hours of work.
The kit contains;
A large 68 x 80cm poster printed on matt paper;
A 70cm square of bark-coloured linen fabric;
Nine 14 cm linen squares: 1 x moss, pale yellow, black and scarlet, 2 x off-white and 2 x pearl grey;
35 Colours of Retors du Nord embroidery thread : 2001, 2004 x 3, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2032, 2033 x 2, 2034, 2038 x 2, 2180, 2234, 2266, 2302, 2340, 2405, 2469, 2535, 2570, 2749, 2876;
One card with metallic thread N°15 colour n°122, silver.

The pattern chart is is printed in matt and can be written on should you need to mark any references.

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, Retours du Nord Embroidery Thread, Gift Box.