French Boutis is an ancient form of French quilted needlework. Traditionally it is all white on white, but I adore the bright Provencal colors and created this SCISSOR CASE to entice people to learn this art. It is done with a small running stitch and a back stitch on two pieces of batiste, then yarn is drawn through the channels to give it a raised relief. I am working VERY hard to bring this art to the USA. I teach classes for a minimal fee and sell beginner kits on my ETSY AVERYCLAIRE page. The kit is available in a variety of colors (8 different colors) and includes everything you need to complete one scissor case. Please tell your quilting and needlework groups!
UPDATE: This pattern calls for a silk covered snap. I have provided the materials in the kit, but I put the tutorial at the top of this page for all to use.
Averyclaire 
christinecolmont
Apr 06, 2017 @ 10:44:20
Very nice work. Bravo!!
Claudine Colmont
averyclaire
Apr 06, 2017 @ 13:46:45
Thank you Claudine. Without you and Nicole encouraging me to try Boutis, I would have never begun so long ago!
Elizabeth Janzen
Apr 06, 2017 @ 12:54:34
That’s amazing Karen! Your colours are bright and cheery and the design is perfect for someone new to boutis. Congratulations on a beautiful design and on an enticing kit.
averyclaire
Apr 06, 2017 @ 13:45:09
Thanks so much Elizabeth! I am so honored to call you my friend! I shall help promote your Boutis site when it is ready for publication!
Bazante Maggy
Apr 06, 2017 @ 13:32:20
Lovely colors great job must come to France and meet people in the south
averyclaire
Apr 06, 2017 @ 13:44:02
I would love to come to the south of France to be with you Maggy and meet other lovely French women. One day I shall.
Nanouanne
Apr 06, 2017 @ 14:12:16
And you know you will be more than welcome in Normandy! I would love to see you again.
These cases are really gorgeous.
averyclaire
Apr 06, 2017 @ 15:30:32
Ty you Anne for the compliment and your invitation. I consider you the master of color! Whoever reads this should visit your blog!
KerryCan
Apr 07, 2017 @ 06:13:18
This is a beautiful design! I may need to treat myself to a kit, if I ever get caught up on other projects!
averyclaire
Apr 07, 2017 @ 07:01:45
It is a simple project done with just a tiny running stitch and the center done with a back stitch. I can finish one in a few evenings.
Margaret
Apr 10, 2017 @ 07:28:28
Wow, gorgeous! Love the colors too. Your work is wonderful! If I get back to stitching, I’ll think on a kit.
Brigitte
Apr 15, 2017 @ 02:36:59
These colours are gorgeous, and the stitching is, too. I’m sure many stitchers will be interested in this old stitching art.
averyclaire
Apr 15, 2017 @ 05:37:57
Ty Brigitte. I have had a very good response on my Etsy page. I sell three beginner kits and PDF patterns without kits. Lots of people are trying it.
Carol
Apr 22, 2017 @ 12:13:24
Such pretty colors you are using, Karen! I’m sure they will draw in more stitchers to this art form 🙂 I hope you do get to travel to France some day and meet some of those amazing stitchers!
Sheryl
Apr 29, 2017 @ 05:34:53
These are lovely Karen and I like the pretty colours you have chosen.
averyclaire
Apr 29, 2017 @ 06:27:57
I am in love with the bright Provencal colors! So are many others. Thanks!