French Stitching Heritage in Versailles: Sajou Cross-Stitch Shop Tour and Kit Unboxing

[@agkat3263]

thank you having shared this wonderfull shop guiding Sajou. I loved the tour the embroderies and their history. 🙌

[@alisonmary1443]

Dream sewing shop, everything in that shop was gorgeous, even the paper bag 😂There are NO sewing shops like this here, I live in a large Scottish city with no cross stitch outlets at all only a section in haberdashery departments, and I see French stitchy passion. A generous lady with her time and knowledge, many thanks for sharing to you both.

[@HeritageStitching]

Thank you! 🥰

[@christycochran4591]

This is the second time I've watched the video and will be watching again, the shop owner is full of information and history. So beautiful! I've already ordered an apron and my husband will be purchasing some of their scissors for me for Valentines Day. This video is wonderful and please know how thankful I am that you took the time to put this together.

[@HeritageStitching]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It took me a lot of hours to put this video together. And you experience is exactly why i did it! I'm happy you find it useful and enjoying. Happy stitching 🥰

[@patrician5215]

Thank you so much. I love your tour of this beautiful shop. You are so lucky to visit Sajou. ❤

[@gailsgoldenneedle4513]

Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing this wonderful video! What a true destination shop. I loved the history especially being told by such a passionate and lovely lady. Merci!! Wishing you all the best for the New Year filled with love, health, happiness and lots of enjoyable stitching time!💜

[@fiberjazz]

What a great video of your visit to this truly amazing shop! The products are beautiful, and Mme Frederique Crestin-Billet was so kind to provide us with all of the background of the shop, the goods offered for sale, and the the historical figures and references behind each item. It was very kind of her to spend so much time with you, and then to give you gifts from the shop, as well. She is not only knowledgeable about embroidery, textiles, and history, but a wise business woman, as well. Many thanks. Now, I need to decide what French products I'll stitch once I finish my Italian kitchen towels! 😀

[@HeritageStitching]

Thank you! I learned so much from my visit. I love exploring the heritage of stitching. Your towel is gorgeous 😊

[@fiberjazz]

Aw, thanks! I'm savoring my stitching time with my towel (and keeping the Christmas feeling going well past the holiday). I hope you find a few minutes here and there to enjoy your towel, too! @@HeritageStitching 😊💖

[@Frostedminifirecracker]

Very enchanting. What a fabulous visit. Thank you. ❤

[@RhubarbPatchStudio]

Thank you for making this wonderful video! I have always been curious about Sajou and it was so fun to see all the stitched models and other products in the store. Thank you! 😊

[@karenbrooks7197]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video and tour of Maison Sajou in Versailles. I loved listening to the history of the patterns and textiles and looking at all the exquisite sewing supplies. This is truly a treasure. ❤🧵🪡🤗

[@HeritageStitching]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@MariaCoco5]

It is the most beautiful store I have ever seen. The video is wonderful, congratulations.❤

[@Angemarybrode]

Hello ! Thank you very much for this wonderful visit to Maison Sajou. I went to their store which closed in Paris but not yet in Versailles. Chantal 🇫🇷

[@sandragrasdock6377]

Just fabulous!!! Thank you for sharing this amazing experience ❤❤❤

[@shabbythimblebycarolyn]

Wish I lived closer to the shop! Thank you for sharing❤

[@patsyowens7365]

Wow what a history lesson along with a beautiful shop!

[@janineduclos9774]

Fascinating! You can't beat the French for their exquisite taste and quality... so beautiful, thankyou! When I'm in Paris I will visit!

[@maggiecantrell2004]

Thank you for sharing your visits to the lovely stitching shops in Europe, especially this one to Sajou. It was so gracious of the shop owner to spend time explaining the history of Sajou and French embroidery. Such a beautiful presentation! 😊

[@chudo1948]

Beautiful store and the lady was very knowledgeable and passionate about her goods. Thanks for this fascinating video!

[@HeritageStitching]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nenitabutcher5518]

Wow love that shop! So many beautiful fabrics and everything. Love your videos thank you for sharing and educating us of other shops out there. If I am lucky enough to travel I will know they are there. Thank you!🇨🇦

[@deekang6244]

I visited your shop inside a store… in Paris in 2022. I loved it! So wonderful! I want to return!

[@sewmesarah]

Oh my goodness, what a treat Tetiana. Thank you to you and to the lovely lady owner of Sajou for taking the time to to record, edit and upload this video for us. I was enchanted by everything she talked about and just love all the wonderful little details and care and attention in their work and their packaging and everything. Oh how beautiful! So, so good to see you on zoom again last night. Happy new year!

[@HeritageStitching]

Thank you! I really enjoyed my visit. It was nice to see you too yesterday 😊

[@rowenahill7007]

This was such an interesting video. I enjoyed hearing about the history of all the beautiful embroidery supplies. Thank you!

[@HeritageStitching]

You are so welcome!

[@debbiemarx7379]

What a fantastic video! Thanks you so very much for this beautiful treat. I’ve watched it twice and am in love with this shop. The curtain! OMG. I have to get a booklet with the letters.

[@HeritageStitching]

Right!? It's unbelievable. They have several types of booklets. Enjoy 😊

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

The Bayeux Tapestry is really amazing. It is actually stitched in a specific stitch called the Bayeux Stitch. Because thread was very valuable, they had to be very economic in their stitching, so they stitched in a way, where there are almost no threads visible on the backside. I took a course/seminar a few years ago. It was a two day retreat at the german castle of Wäscherschloß, where we learned to Bayeux stitch. We could choose a scene or smaller part of the tapestry and practice on a small piece of linen. The Bayeux tapestry is stitched on a around 70 meter long and 45,7 to 53,6 centimeter high linen cloth. It depicts the scenes of the Battle of Hastings. There is a wonderful book by David M. Wilson about the Tapestry of Bayeux. It is a huge book and has all the images of the complete tapestry in it. It also has the history of it and a foreword by the former mayor of Bayeux. The book was published in 1985 and is a giant coffee table size, hardcover. If you can get your hands on it, it is a true treasure. I got mine at an antiquarian bookshop. P.S. Do you know the ukrainian knitwear designer Teti? Her youtube channel is called Teti`s Knit Garden. She designs wonderful jumpers, but she also embroiders. A couple of years back, she made one of those traditional blouses. Her grandmother had started it and Teti finished it. Teti also travels back and forth to the Ukrain to see her family on their farm. She always uploads such lovely videos from the life in the village. By the way: Teti lives in Holland (Netherlands). She also has a cat named Katzi. I think you will like her. Many huggs from Fairy Tale Cottage, Schurwald Forest, Germany.

[@HeritageStitching]

Oh my goodness! I have never made so much search from one comment. Thank you so much for sharing. This book is now my unicorn peace! I LOVE books about antique needle work and had never heard of this one. And thank you for introducing me to Teti, Tetiana - we have the same name. I'm very curious to see here embroidered blouse as I stitch several as well. The retreat you visited is a dream! Do they organize more of them? Happy stitching!

[@elizabethlloyd-day8934]

What an amazing tour of a beautiful shop. I am now desperate to visit Sajou and Versailles. Thank you!

[@berylwalker79]

What a fabulous shop. So interesting. What history! Thank you for bringing this in my life. ❤️🌻

[@HeritageStitching]

My pleasure!

[@stacymaris6375]

My sister and I really enjoyed your video of the shop. What an amazing shop and we so enjoyed the history lesson as well. Thanks so much for making such a great video. All your videos are great and we really enjoy each one. 😊

[@HeritageStitching]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it with your sister 🥰

[@margarethastings6010]

My daughter bought me beautiful scissors from Sajou a few years ago for Christmas they are beautiful, she lives very close to the shop and I have a great time going shopping with her to them, always spend to much, but worth every penny 😂

[@HeritageStitching]

Perfect Christmas gift 🥰

[@maisonsajou-mercerie-2005]

Thank you so much Tetiana for this wonderfull video about us! It was a pleasure to have you here. Continue to make us discover nice shops throughout the world. All the best and see you soon!

[@HeritageStitching]

Thank you again! Your Sajou World has brought so much inspiration!

[@MsRealYankee]

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful shop visit. I will be rewatching this episode many times. ❤❤❤

[@HeritageStitching]

😍 Thank you!

[@Kathysimmeth6678]

What a beautiful shop. I have placed an order today for a case kit, pattern and 4 tonkin threads. First time I have ordered from another country hope it goes well. There os more I would so we shall see. Thank you sharing all the shops you go to, its nice to see what else there is in the world.

[@i.dream.of.stitching]

Wow that looks like such an awesome shop! I’ve heard about them because everyone loves their scissors, but I’m fascinated by that curtain. I really want to make that now! Thanks for showing us your visit! 😊

[@laurieturner7086]

Very interesting video. What a wonderful experience you had! Thank you so much for sharing! It makes you want to own one of each item in the shop. She was a wonderful shop owner to share all her knowledge with you.

[@lisalaugesen9117]

amazing shop and lady too❤. Xo from New Zealand

[@Justjenniferky]

Thanks so much. This was amazing 💙 mini thanks Jennifer

[@donnamariecorrigan]

This was so fascinating. The history behind such simple things we take for granted like the thread, flowers for dye.. I do have a few products from Sajou they are such needle work treasures.

[@HeritageStitching]

It's so true about the flowers! The history of needle work is so rich, I have just started to explore it!

[@inezharrell4339]

Thanks for sharing ❤ and KZbin for suggesting your videos on this MLK Day ❤ 2024 Absolutely gorgeous shop ❤ InezArnetta 🌹

[@loftymakes]

Oh WOW what a beautiful shop, thank you so much for sharing 💗

[@FlowerCityStitcher]

Fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing and unique store with us!

[@HeritageStitching]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wendybartlett9280]

Wow!! I want all those threads and fabrics. That lady was a wonderful tour guide. Thank you for another unique and fascinating shop tour!

[@HeritageStitching]

Thank you for being such a loyal viewer. Your comments always make me happier 😊

[@varshakean6331]

Very interesting shop

[@janniestanley]

Thx so much for sharing these shops. I may have an opportunity to visit the one in Paris you previewed in another one of your videos. But this shop held so much history and was incredible!

[@nidiahernandez3693]

Your videos are amazing! And you are the Best part. Thank you for sharing! For the variety, edition, and everything! Greatings from México.

[@HeritageStitching]

oh thank you! especially for complimenting my editing, it was the most difficult part. Cheers to Mexico 😊

[@julissaugarte2954]

Tres merci , thank you, muchas gracias , i love it

[@betsabeabarleycorn]

Grazie infinite Tetiana per la tua visita al negozio Sajou... non so se scrivere in italiano o in inglese! Maybe english is better! My name is Paola and am italian. You were mentioned in the last flosstube of "Antique Needleworkers" by Shelly, as she bought a kit from Bonheur des Dames after watching your other video, which is also great. Thank you for showing also the two shops in Milano. I should go to visit the one in viale Abruzzi, as it's actually very near to my parent's house. I live on Lake Maggiore, but I do visit Milano quite oftem. So thank you very much for showing us the magic of the Sajou shop and compliments to the owner, who explained so well her great effort to unite embroidery and history. It's a very unique way of business, and I think it's quite original in the world, as French heritage is, of course. Everything is so gorgeous in the shop! I have inherited some very old Sajou booklet from one the sister of my grand grandfather. She was an extraordinary lady who embroidered and stitched all the time.... The old pattern are so tiny you can't even read the sttiches, but they have been luckily been reprinted form Sajou! It was so good to see the shop it on video! I have never used Retours du Nord thread for cross stitching, but I remember that Jakob, from Modern Folk Embrodery, used this floss in one of his design, that he showed in a flosstube, and it was beautiful. I've ordered "linen by the metre" from Sajou online shop (sajou.fr/en/294-embroidery-linen-fabric-by-the-meter) and it's a 32ct linen made in France. There was a sale, like for Womens Day or Mother's Day, I don't remember, and it was like 15% off... It's a line of high quality, very even, and the colors are lovely. They were so kind to add presents to the order. I loved the curtains with all the letters! I thought it was amazing! I stitched one letters from their designs and it took me four days, so I can't imagine how much it took to complete the huge curtain. I am happy to know your flosstube and now you have a new follower. I am @betsabeabarleycorn on Instagram if you want to see some of my stitching... and I love cats! You made me laugh when you noticed the towel mania they have in Italy! I just don't get it and I am not sure I like cross-stitched towels... I mean, why stiching a towel that gets used every day? I don't know! Once I bought some very simple towels with Aida and then I never stitched anything on it. Bye bye and Happy Stitching!

[@HeritageStitching]

Oh thank you for stopping by and for all your kind words. Yes, I understand Italian but English is still easier for me. Stitched Curtain is now on my bucket list. Good to hear that you had a lovely experience with the shop before. I followed you back on instagram. About the towels, we started a SAL with my stitchy friend here if you want to join ;)

[@iplawparalegalpdx]

That shop is on my list for next trip to Paris..along with a saved up hearty pile of Euros.😂

[@HeritageStitching]

Haha 😄 a good pile!

[@isabeltiago5017]

Adorei!!!!

[@icitlalistardust9060]

FYI when the guide talks about the « Bayeux tapestry » and Guillaume de Normandie…. Said Guillaume is called William the conqueror in English !

[@nicolegoulet6110]

I would like so much to go there.

[@deekang6244]

I want thread!