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Monogrammed Sachets

January 8, 2017 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

Monogrammed Sachets - project from Maison Sajou Sewing Book.

One of my craft goals for 2017 is to spend more time enjoying the process of creating. I plan to enjoy more slow hand stitching – cross stitch, embroidery, hand quilting. When I spotted the #2017sewingbookchallenge over on instagram – I knew it was the inspiration I needed! Basically the challenge is to make a project each month from a sewing book that you haven’t used. If you are like me, you probably have a stack of inspiring sewing books, but sadly I haven’t made many of the projects. This year I hope to make at least one item each month from a different sewing book, and will review them here in case you need any inspiration for your own libraries!

Maison Sajou Sewing Book

One of my favourite sewing books is Maison Sajou Sewing Book: 20 Projects from the famous French Haberdashery.  This book combines my love of vintage French haberdashery and beautiful, classical, projects in the French style – many of which include elements of embroidery. I was immediately drawn to the monogrammed sachets which include beautiful old monogram alphabet from the nineteenth century.

Monogrammed Sachets - project from Maison Sajou Sewing Book.

I gathered my supplies and cross stitched the monogram using two strands of embroidery thread on an evenweave fabric.

Monogrammed Sachets - project from Maison Sajou Sewing Book.

Once the cross stitch was completed, the sachet was quick to assemble. I combined some classic Liberty tana lawn (Betsy design) to complete the sachet. The sachets measure 51/2 inch x 51/2 inches.

Monogrammed Sachets - project from Maison Sajou Sewing Book.

The sachet was filled with dried lavender. I will be tucking this lovely monogrammed sachet into my clothing drawer so that everything smells lovely! I was really pleased with this project – these sachets would make sweet gifts.

Monogrammed Sachets - project from Maison Sajou Sewing Book.

I would recommend the Maison Sajou Sewing Book to anyone who loves beautiful and traditional sewing projects in the French Style. The projects include bedlinen, table cloths, pillows, and smaller projects such as lavender hearts and pincushions. The projects include beautiful embroidery, monograms, drawn threadwork and more.  The projects are beautifully photographed and include detailed instructions. For more inspiration head to the Sajou website – they stock an amazing collection of haberdashery, embroidery, and textiles.

Head to instagram to check out the projects others are making as part of the #2017sewingbookchallenge

Disclaimer:This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.

Filed Under: Embroidery/Cross stitch, Mother's Day, Sewing Tagged With: book review, cross stitch, lavender, Liberty, monogram

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  1. Kay says

    January 8, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    This is a lovely gift idea. I haven’t heard of this book before now so will look it up on the internet x

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  2. Anorina says

    January 8, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    So very sweet. This would certainly make a lovely gift for a friend. I haven’t really cross-stitched much at all. This might need to be the skill I need to discover in 2017 🙂

    Reply
  3. Carole @ From My Carolina Home says

    January 8, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    Lovely, I did the same kind of thing with a cross stitch Christmas motif and Christmas fabrics in December for ornaments.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 9, 2017 at 9:18 pm

      Will have to check it out! Sounds lovely.

      Reply
  4. Lily says

    January 9, 2017 at 12:56 am

    I love Sajou monograms, and have stitched quite a few. But it’s worth keeping in mind those designs are old enough to be in public domain, and there are (legitimate) blogs that offer charts for free

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 9, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      Great tip – thanks Lily!

      Reply
  5. Sherry says

    January 10, 2017 at 2:58 am

    Really pretty! Thanks for sharing. That’s one of my favourite books too- always inspirational.

    Reply
  6. Sherry says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:01 am

    I love that book! The cross stitch is lovely and perfect in combination with a little Liberty print ☺

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      January 10, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks Sherry!

      Reply

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