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THE DONKEY
THE DONKEY
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THE DONKEY

$49.00
Your selectionComplete Kit - With Midnight Blue Background Wool
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THE HOUSE’S SIGNATURE TOUCHES

  • French artisanal craftsmanship since 1978
  • Unique creations, born from our Parisian workshop
  • Free FedEx delivery worldwide from $100 order
  • Beginner-friendly, instructions included

Discover our creations and experience Annie Bouquet’s savoir-faire directly from our Parisian atelier — visit our atelier

History

The donkey in the Nativity scene, humble companion of the Nativity, symbolizes patience and simplicity at the heart of this sacred scene.

The kit includes: a pre-drawn canvas, fine "la Royale" Aubusson wool for the design and background, metallic threads, finishing felt, gold cord, needles, stitch instructions, and a counted cross stitch chart in color to facilitate identification and completion.

Drawing dimensions: 8cm x 11cm
Canvas dimensions: 11cm x 15cm
Antique Monofilament: 18 stitches/inch (18 mesh, ≈ 7.1 stitches/cm)

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Included in the complete kit

Your kit contains everything you need to complete your project:

  • Painted canvas
  • Exclusive Aubusson “La Royale” wool, for design and background
  • Embroidery needles
  • Detailed instruction booklet

Each color of wool is dyed exclusively for Annie Bouquet in Aubusson, France.
Advice

We recommend half cross stitch or St Cyr stitch, with 3 wool threads for a regular and covering result.
Know-how

Country of manufacture: France

DIMENSIONS

  • Drawing dimensions: 8 cm × 11 cm
    (≈ 3.15 × 4.33 in)
  • Canvas dimensions: 11 cm × 15 cm
    (≈ 4.33 × 5.91 in)
  • Antique monofilament: 18 mesh (per inch)

100% COTTON CANVAS

EXCLUSIVE FRENCH WOOL PALETTE

Depuis près de 50 ans, nos créations prennent vie entre vos mains !
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE

ANNIE BOUQUET

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HAND-PAINTED

Each canvas is hand-painted by Annie and Mylène in our Paris workshop. Mother and daughter continue a savoir-faire passed down since 1978, blending precision, intuition, and love for detail. No two canvases are alike — each is one-of-a-kind.

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EXCEPTIONAL MATERIALS

Our wools are dyed in Aubusson, exclusively for Annie Bouquet. Vibrant, one-of-a-kind colors designed to complement every detail of the artwork.

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TIMELESS STYLE

Hand painting, high-quality wools, and fine canvas make stitching easier and ensure an exceptional finished tapestry, refined, long-lasting, and a pleasure to stitch.

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ATELIER SERVICE

Our workshop assists you every step of the way: wool refills, personalized guidance, worldwide shipping, and private visits to our Paris atelier.

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FRENCH SAVOIR-FAIRE

Every Annie Bouquet canvas embodies a unique French savoir-faire. Our painted canvases are conceived as true decorative works, ready to stitch and designed to last. They are paired with exclusive Aubusson wools, selected for their radiant and luminous shades. These colours, the signature of our house, bring depth and brilliance to your creations. Choosing Annie Bouquet means entering a world where tradition and elegance unite to inspire your projects.

OUR PARISIAN WORKSHOP

Located in the heart of Paris, our workshop is the birthplace of every Annie Bouquet creation. This is where our models come to life, designed with passion before becoming exceptional canvases. Every detail, balance of motifs, harmony of colours, elegance of finish, is considered to create a unique stitching experience. More than a place of making, it is a living space where artisanal heritage and contemporary vision meet to give rise to timeless works.

YOUR MASTERPIECE

Each Annie Bouquet canvas finds its place within the most refined interiors. Inspired by French art de vivre, our creations combine tradition and modernity. Heritage colours, florals and historical motifs meet to reveal the soul of elegant homes, where every detail tells a story and every stitch becomes part of the décor.

WHAT THEY SAY

4.9 (+500 reviews)

Let customers speak for us

from 21 reviews
INITIALES EN ROSES
Beautiful designs

Beautiful designs . Easy and joyful to work on .

Florence Azria
INITIALES EN ROSES
BOUQUET COLORÉ
Spring Bouquet

So vibrant and beautiful. A joy to needlepoint.

Ms. Ann Leslie Tuttle
BOUQUET COLORÉ
LE GENTLEMAN CANIN
He is so handsome! Loveit!

He is so handsome! Love it!

BARB
LE GENTLEMAN CANIN
LA PENSÉE DU JARDIN
Love

Love it!

BARB
LA PENSÉE DU JARDIN
LE COQ FLEURI
So glad it has come

So glad it has come. It will be a while before I can start on it

Sarah
LE COQ FLEURI
CHANT DE BLEUETS
Très beau

Très beau modèle

Yvette
CHANT DE BLEUETS
TRIO DE PIVOINES
Gorgeous

Gorgeous.

Ms. Ann Leslie Tuttle
TRIO DE PIVOINES
SUCRE D'ORGE "PÈRE NOËL"
Wonderful quality and I love the fact everything

Wonderful quality and I love the fact everything o finish is included!

Nancy
SUCRE D'ORGE "PÈRE NOËL"
POCHETTE "MODERNE CLAIR"
Jolie toile et taille parfaite pour voyager

Les couleurs de la toile sont superbes et les fils sont très jolis ! C'est la taille parfaite pour une pochette.

Anne McGee
POCHETTE "MODERNE CLAIR"
BOULE "L’ÉCUREUIL DU BOIS"

Love it! Thank you!!

BARB
BOULE "L’ÉCUREUIL DU BOIS"
ÉTUI « TOUR EIFFEL »
Eiffel Tower

I love it

LAURA MAE Procter
ÉTUI « TOUR EIFFEL »
LE CHANT DES HORTENSIAS
Le Chant des Hortensias

I can't wait to start needlepointing this beautiful design. The blossoms are so exquisitely rendered.

Ms. Ann Leslie Tuttle
LE CHANT DES HORTENSIAS
CŒUR "MUGUET"
Lily of the Valley!

I absolutely love this beautiful canvas and am excited to begin stitching it. I will be visiting your shop in person at the end of September 2025. See you then!
Susan Petrek

Susan Petrek
CŒUR "MUGUET"
CŒUR DE PIVOINE
Fantastic

Needles to say - cceur de pivoine is a gorgeous design and beautiful project - i would like to stress the excellent customer service - placing the order was very easy and I received my complete kit very fast! I am however looking forward to my next purchase in person - in Paris ! Merci !! Lourdes

LOURDES SEVILLA-SACASA
CŒUR DE PIVOINE
CŒUR "FUCHSIAS"

Very pleased with my purchase.

Janet Longmuir
CŒUR "FUCHSIAS"