The Blackwork Etui Box can be worked by any level of stitcher. For beginners I suggest working the patterns on 16 count Aida fabric and experienced stitchers can work the patterns on 32 count Belfast linen fabric. There are set blackwork patterns for certain panels of the boxes, and the instruction booklet has step-by-step numbered diagrams and instructions to guide you through the blackwork patterns. Other panels of the box are covered with cotton fabric of your own choice. There are instructions on how to construct the box once the stitching is complete. The patterns looks great in worked in other colours and variegated embroidery thread. The last two pictures in the image gallery shows how one customer worked the blackwork patterns in variegated silk thread and used a complimentary cotton fabric. Box Size: 5 inches (13 cm) high by 4 inches (10 cm) wide Supplies Needed To Work The Box: 4 Ply Board and 8 Ply Board Batting Plain or Patterned Cotton Fabric to Cover Some of the Box Templates 16 Count or 32 Count Fabric for the blackwork embroidery. Five Skeins of DMC Embroidery Cotton Packet of Size 24 or Size 26 or Size 28 Tapestry Needles Embroidery Scissors Fabric Scissors for Cutting Fabric for Box Tacky Craft Glue to Construct Box Dressmaker Pins
