Back in 2008 I put up a picture tutorial for making a Biscornu on an old blog (I'll link it below) and thought it was about time I worked up a video tutorial for the channel. I've been really into my cross stitch since the UK went into Lockdown in 2020, you may have noticed, and was itching to make another.
If you've been stitching for a while then you may have seen the word Biscornu before, or even seen them made up on various Social media platforms. It is a french word and according to Google, is an adjective meaning; skewed, misshapen, quirky, irregular and bizarre. I know it as an octagonal stuffed ornamental pincushion.
They are generally created by offsetting two squares of stitching and pulling the center in tight, however there are also patterns for 15 sided Biscornus for the more adventurous stitcher. The pattern I have used is 'Mini Snowflakes' from @TheUrbanStitches on Instagram and can be found on Etsy here: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/85130...
I've used Red Zweigart 14Ct Aida and Blanc DMC thread.
Materials needed:
2 squares of stitching
Needle and thread
Toy stuffing
2 buttons/beads
Scissors
Optional extras:
Wire wool,
Seed beads
As mentioned in the video, these work a little smoother when the squares are of an even amount of stitches as it's one less stitch to complete.
If you'd like to view written instructions, please visit: maddy-moo-finishing-class.blog...
I hope you enjoy making along with me and I look forward to seeing your finished makes. Please feel free to tag me over on Instagram @TheHouseOfLangford and @Overillsews or head over to my Facebook page 'The House of Langford' and group 'House of Langford's Wear it, Share it'.
~ Maddison
22 июн 2024
