EVERYTHING on sale 12/29/23 through 1/5/24
at http://www.etsy.com/shop/averyclaire
All boutis supplies, fabric, dyed fabric, needles, PDF patterns, kits, yarn, scissor holders, etc.
Happy New Year…..Averyclaire
End of Year Sale 10% Off
28 Dec 2023 Leave a comment
in Uncategorized Tags: Boutis, French, French Boutis, Gifts, Needlework, Patterns, Valentine Heart
NEW French Boutis Etsy Sale–20% off the
25 Nov 2019 Leave a comment
in Boutis, Etsy Sale, Hand Quilting, Needlearts Tags: Etsy Sale, French Boutis, Hand Quilting, Needlework
There will be a sale of 20% off the Boutis Kits listed on my Etsy site from Nov 26 through Dec 3 for Cyberweek . Free shipping is available with a purchase of $35 or more. I have only a limited amount available of each kit and each color. My patterns are small and perfect for a beginner.
If you are new to my blog or my Etsy page, French Boutis is an exquisite ancient needle art. It consists of two pieces of delicate batiste fabric sewn together on patterned lines with a tiny running stitch (like a quilting stitch) or sometimes a back stitch. Cotton yarn is then pulled through the channels created by the stitching creating a raised relief. If you love hand quilting or other types of detailed hand needle work this technique is perfect for you. All of the kits are complete with instructions and all necessary materials.
Another lovely source of French Boutis patterns is from Monsieur Hubert Valeri. He has a website entitled “Boutis Archi Dessins”. They are very lovely modern Boutis designs. He sells patterns already printed on fabric although limited instructions are in French. However, if you have a simple knowledge of how to do Boutis, his patterns are easy. Here is one of Hubert Valeri’s patterned that I stitched with “untraditional” varigated green thread using a backstitch for the entire piece.
Lots of patterns are available if you are interested in trying French Boutis. My beginner patterns on sale for two weeks are a perfect way to begin.
Amities, Averyclaire
Zippered Bag
15 Feb 2018 14 Comments
in Boutis, French, French Boutis, Quilting, Sewing, Uncategorized, Zip Bag Tags: Boutis, Design, French Boutis, Patterns, Zip Bag
This past year and already into the new year I have been busy teaching French Boutis classes and designing new patterns. I also have done several quilt trunk shows for quilt groups.
After many months my new French Boutis Zippered Bag pattern is published on Etsy as a complete kit and as a PDF downloadable pattern. The small bag when completed measures about 5 x 7.5 inches. It has a 12 inch zipper and is lined with beautiful fabric.
Once again French Boutis is an ancient art. Simply done, two pieces of special fabric are sewn together with a small running stitch (quilting stitch) on drawn pattern lines. Then a double strand of Boutis yarn is drawn through the channels from the reverse side giving the piece a raised relief. (Similar to trapunto but has no batting.) Traditional Boutis is done on white batiste fabric. However, I have fallen in love with the Provencal bright colors. Hence my colorful kits.
Luscious Provencal colors are available with the kit including beautiful lining fabrics. The fabric is 100% pima cotton and the linings are carefully chosen 100% cotton quilting fabrics.
Alas there has not been much time left for my other interests such as stitching. I hope this year allows more time and better health!
Please visit me on Etsy or Instagram at “Averyclaire222“.
Amities, Averyclaire
Autumn Returns … and so do I
27 Sep 2017 32 Comments
in Autumn, Boutis, Cross-Stitch, Finishing, French Boutis, Quilting, Quilts Tags: Autumn, Boutis, Cross-Stitch, Finishing, French Boutis, Needlework, Quilting, Quilts, Thank You
Some of my Autumn favorites! THANK YOU FOR RETURNING HERE to see what’s new!
Yes, it’s been nearly two months since I last posted! I have been in absentia! Sometimes life gets in the way of having fun! But I won’t bore you with details.
One thing I must announce to all is that I have ended my “finishing business.” It was creative and wonderful to help others with making their gorgeous stitching into lovely “finishes.” But it became so busy that there was no time left for my own stitching, gardening, quilting, boutis or even family time. My health was not perfect and life became stressful. So TY to all those who trusted me with their projects. I was happy to serve all of you for those two years.
With my free time I am feeling better and slowly getting back to normal. Here is a quilt I had in the works for some time now finally complete. You can zoom in on it to see details of the quilting and lovely batiks. NOTE: Yes, it is hand embroidered with a black/brown DMC thread.
And another one in the works:
My last stitching project begun 1-1/2 years ago remains undone:
But I have been working on some new Boutis designs seen here. Patterns soon to be available.
And a large white on white 24″x24″ piece for myself.
And last but not least are my patterns seen below that I sell on my Etsy page. I also have been teaching them to needlework and quilting groups.
Hand dyed batiste will soon be available for purchase on my Etsy page as well.
Amities, in friendship, Averyclaire
French Boutis Scissor Case
06 Apr 2017 16 Comments
in Boutis, Embroidery, French Boutis, Hand Quilting, Needlearts, Quilting, Scissor Case, Sewing, Uncategorized Tags: Design, French Boutis, Patterns, Scissor Case
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.
French Boutis
28 Jan 2017 31 Comments
in Boutis, Hand Quilting, Needlearts, Needlework, Quilting, Uncategorized, Valentine Heart Tags: Boutis, French Boutis, Hand Quilting, Valentine Heart
The past month or so I have been avidly working on designing more French Boutis patterns. Today I published one just in time for Valentine’s Day on my Etsy site.
This French needlework technique is easy to do if you like handwork. Stitching the piece is rather like hand quilting, a small running stitch, on two pieces of batiste. Then the boutis yarn is drawn through the channels by inserting a tapestry needle from the back between the two layers of fabric. Voila!
In my kit I provide the pattern, instructions with photos and finishing technique, the white and pink batiste needed to complete two hearts, a white sun catcher and a pink sachet. Also included are the two needles necessary for stitching and toothpicks needed for stuffing in the tail ends of the yarn cording. Other materials you provide are white and pink thread, a ribbon or cord for finishing, and filling for your sachet.
I am working on about six other designs as well. If you love handwork and would love to try this ancient French Needlework Art, give it a try. There is also a digital pattern available. It’s a small piece, easy to work up quickly…just in time for Valentine’s Day! I also teach French Boutis to anyone interested.
Thank you to my dear French friends, Nicole, who introduced me to this beautiful art nearly 15 years ago with a gift for my newly born granddaughter, to Maggy and Nicole, who have supplied me with lots of books and magazines for inspiration, to Elisabeth, who sent me a piece of her own hand worked Boutis, and last but not least to Elizabeth from Canada at Seams French who shares this passion with me!
Please leave a comment and let me know what you think! (The comment form is at the top of the page under the date)
Stay tuned for more finishing work next time!
Amities, Averyclaire
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