My current work in progress.
This is a gorgeous free Biscornu, (Biss-Core-Noo), design from www.theflossbox.com. I picked the colours from the threads I already had and have stitched it on 14ct white Aida.
This design uses whole cross-stitch only so it's really easy to stitch and the bright, simple motifs really pop against the bright white background. The pattern doesn't come with a design for the back/bottom of the biscornu but I intend to use the centre design and the corners to add interest and I will be finishing it off with a little flower shaped button in the centre. I am also adding the backstitched border simply to make making up the finished biscornu a bit easier.
This is a great site for learning about making Biscornu www.prettyimpressivestuff.com/biscornu.htm and www.ehow.com/video_4940669_sew-whip-stitch.html may also be a help.
(A Biscornu/Biscournu is a quirky looking "pillow" which is often used as a pincushion. The word Biscornu is French and means "quirky or irregular", the literal translation is "twice with horns").
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