This is the latest of my little boutis pouches. Every piece that I create is an experiment with design, materials and stitches. This little pouch was made using traditional materials and techniques: boutis cotton batiste (front and back), cotton cording specifically for boutis (purchased in France) and white cotton hand quilting thread. The stitches that I used are the 3 most common stitches found in boutis: running stitch, back stitch and outline stitch. The pouch is tri-fold, with 3 different design elements; a butterfly on the front flap, a shamrock on the front of the pocket (underneath the flap), and the " point de Vauvert " pattern on the back. Because "point de Vauvert " is quite heavily corded, it gives the pouch more structure and stability. The finished pouch has been washed and is tacked to a sheet of foam core to square it up as it dries. The piece has been primarily stitched with the running stitch , the most commonly used stitch in boutis. ...