Traditional Boutis: 25 Quilting Designs in French Proven al Style, Paperback/Christiane Vignal

Boutis is a beautiful, elaborate style of quilt often done in white on white, known also as French Proven al. From large quilts and tapestries to smaller hangings and table decorations, pincushions, and special treasure pouches, Christiane Vignal has designed 25 gorgeous boutis pieces. Materials and instructions are given for each piece, as well as a full pattern in the pull-out section. Basic instructions on how to reproduce a pattern on fabric, how to work the boutis quilting, and how to finish your pieces is included. If you know how to sew and love the look of boutis, this book will teach you all you need to know to give it a try About the Author: Christiane Vignal has been passionate about Proven al quilting, or boutis, for around fifteen years. Her love grew from experiencing antique pieces, and she then sought to recreate some of the old patterns in her own work, eventually incorporating the themes in her own designs.