We love historical needlework and the Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world's most famous embroideries.  The history of this piece is fascinating and we are pleased to present the Battle of Hastings kit featuring one of the scenes from the enormous original.  

This cross stitch complete kit created by Frédérique Crestin-Billet evoking the Bayeux Tapestry's scene of  The Battle of Hastings. The determining passage in the Battle of Hastings culminated with William being crowned King of England. On the left, Odo, who as a bishop is not armed, encourages the the soldiers. On the far right, William raises his helmet to show his face to the soldiers. Having previously fallen from his horse, a rumour had spread that he had been killed and his army started to retreat. He catches up with the soldiers and proves he is alive. As everyone knows, Harold and two of his brothers were killed during this famous battle. This scene from the Battle of Hastings is much shorter than on the original tapestry. You will notice archers in the border alongside the regrettable large number of cadavers, victims of the battle. Even if they are embroidered in reduced size, you can notice the realism of the postures of the corpses, and even the head separated from its’ torso…

Size of motif : 355 points 95 points.
If sewn on 12 count embroidery linen: 59cm x 16cm. (23" x 6.25")

This kit contains:
- full-color pattern chart printed on a large 60cm x 29cm sheet of paper;
- one 70 x 25cm piece of sand coloured linen embroidery fabric;
- 11 Laine Saint-Pierre cards in the following colours: 3 x 422 - 2 x 450 and 648 -
1 x 762, 814, 845 and 930;
- a Sajou “Créé par moi” label (Made by me).