A Fair Maiden's Etui
Cross Stitch Pattern

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Designer: With My Needle
Item: WMN-035
Type: Cross Stitch Patterns

Note from the designer - The pyramid shape of this etui, or case, was popular during Victorian times. The outside panels are embroidered with traditional motifs. On the bottom of the etui is a verse that I adapted from an old song published in 1886. The verse begins with the line Come haste, my fair maiden, prepare for your worke ..... This verse was the inspiration for the name of the etui.

On the inside are a pinkeep, thread rings, and two silk pockets. On the model, one pocket holds an embroidered needlebook and the other a mother of pearl ruler. Also on the inside of the etui is an embroidered scissors pocket. The finished size of the etui is almost 4-1/2 inches tall.

Model stitched on 36 Ct. Cream linen with Classic Colorworks floss, The Gentle Art Sampler threads, DMC floss and #12 DMC Pearl Cotton. DMC conversions are provided.

Stitches used: backstitch, cross stitch, cross stitch over one thread, nun's stitch, and smyrna stitch. Stitching directions, charts, stitch diagrams, and detailed assembly instructions are included.