Sajou The Empress Josephine's Roses Cushion Cross Stitch Kit

Description and Details

A boxed Sajou kit to embroider a cushion with the inspired by the Empress Josephine's passion for roses, both the botanical species that she planted in sumptuous flowerbeds and the horticultural species that she grew in pots. The publication of the wonderful book, Les Roses by Pierre Joseph Redouté contributed to the legend of the rose garden. She even had fresh roses sewn on her dresses, as witnessed by Laure Junot, Duchess of Abrantès: “… she had a dress of white crepe, dotted with rose leaves most pleasantly fresh. I had never seen, so to speak, something so fragrant as this dress which, moreover, could only be worn once…”.
The size of motif is 180 stitches wide by 180 stitches high and the size of finished embroidery is 30 x 30 cm.
The kit contains;
Full-colour pattern chart is printed on one 60 x 28cm sheet with all necessary explanations;
One 35 x 25cm of embroidery linen fabric, colour pearl grey;
9 Cards of Retors du Nord embroidery thread : 2004, 2005, 2016, 2023, 2028, 2034, 2038, 2749 and 2876;
100% Cotton fabric 35 x 25cm;
A Sajou “Créé par moi” label (Made by me).

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.