As promised the biscornu for the 4x4 hoop. The picture is the larger one, I did not test this size.
Colour#1 - stitches an outline - colour of your background material.
colour#2 - the circle in the middle where the button is placed - white in my case;
colour#3 - the heirloom stitch - white as well in mine;
colour#4 - the leaves
colour#5 - the flowers
colour#6 - the centre of the flowers
colour#7 - an optional outline if you want to make a square pincushion.
To make the pincushion in the picture:
Embroider two parts leaving out colour 7. Cut them out with a 6mm 1/4" seam allowance.
Place the corner of one at the centre of a side of the second part - the outline has a small mark at the point. Make a small cut to the stitched line at this point to make stitching easier. Sew them together either by hand or by machine leaving a small opening for turning and stuffing. Clip the corners after stitching and before turning.
You can make a square pincushion - skip colour 1 and stop after clour #6, place another square on top, right side down and stitch colour#7 - remove from the hoop, turn, stuff and sew the opening closed.
Leaving out colours 1 and 7 you could use the design on a 'needle book' or use it in any other way you like.
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Original artwork: MNRdesigns
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298711549171I'm tired of looking at my tomato pincushion, these are so beautiful!!! Thank you!!!
23282That is very pretty. Thanks for your generosity in giving it. I will have to try this style now.
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776856198699thanks I have making a few for my GD's so will add this one also to their collection....very pretty
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1254510encore un projet qui n'est malheureusement pas en ART dommage!!
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by mops
23 Sep 2012
I'm sorry, but ART is only available in Bernina software, not in Embird or 5D that I have.
1925290227911867Thanks, Martine! I have no idea how I missed this one the first time around, but I'm glad it rose to the top so I could add it to your design file! *'s for all.
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by sewdeb
12 Sep 2012
hmmmm I thanked you back in 2011, but never downloaded the design ! Can you say "Senior moment?! LOL
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611014667314Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful design, I am going to make one for my mum. love it.
22511751787Just want to say thank you! I made one for my daughter and she loves it!!
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11700Where can I find a larger size and are there different designs?
Thanks for all of your contributions to the cuties site, so that we have so much to choose from to try out.
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132773thank you, will make for me, i need a pin cushion.Also will make great gift for sewing buddy.
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32816510973Many women in South Australia are learning how to make a Biscornu this year. It is one of the crafts taught by SA Country Women's Association for this year. [hand-stitched of course]
16529Many women in South Australia are learning how to make a Biscornu this year. It is one of the crafts taught by SA Country Women's Association for this year. [hand-stitched of course]
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161206This new word, "biscornu", was totally new to me!
I had to look up the meaning, "A biscornu or 8-sided pillow is a great little finishing technique for square designs." "Biscornu is a French adjective that means 'that which has an irregular form, with projections' or 'complicated and bizarre.' "
Well, I LOVE IT!
Thank you for sharing and for opening my mind to something new!
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233Thank you! I will try this using white, red and black. It is very pretty!
4560Grata pelo bordado. Vou fazer um para mim e outro para minha sogra.
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269PERFECT! I stitched this out to send to a friend for her birthday. It turned out great! Thanks for a design that fits the 4 x 4 hoop!
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481686476Thank you for the beautiful pincushion it sewed out just great.Regards Oigelcox
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25531Thankyou Martine. Another for my collection. Will see how small I can go with my machine for this one. L
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211079Thank you! I am stiching it now. Stopped to check directions after color six, lol! Just like me to do that. :) Now off to do second square. Stiching out beautifully!!!
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10335707559754Thank you for this smaller size design. As a companion to the larger one or on its own, it's going to be very useful. It's very pretty.
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54557Oh my, I almost missed this one! Thank you, I am practising hand stitching one - much easier for me, but takes a little longer!
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by mops
08 Mar 2011
I think that's a great idea for smaller ones, it's so fiddly to do it on the sewing machine.
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