best material for biscornu
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- Mabel Figworthy
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best material for biscornu
I'd like to do a biscornu some time and was wondering whether aida or evenweave is easier to use for them. Would aida be too stiff, or would evenweave fray too easily?
I've been reading some sites about them and the two squares always seem to be attached by whip-stitching through two lines of backstitch. Is this the way with biscornus or are there other methods?
And what is a good workable size? Is there a minimum and/or maximum size beyond which it doesn't work anymore? Could you, for example, make a foot square biscornu sofa cushion?
I've been reading some sites about them and the two squares always seem to be attached by whip-stitching through two lines of backstitch. Is this the way with biscornus or are there other methods?
And what is a good workable size? Is there a minimum and/or maximum size beyond which it doesn't work anymore? Could you, for example, make a foot square biscornu sofa cushion?
I have done several with aida. Haven't tried evenweave or linen so cannot comment.
I would say 40 to 50 stitches square on 14 count aida would be a nice size. (Approx 3 to 3.5 inches)
But I have seen tiny ones, which are very cute, and I see no reason not to try a very large one - I look forward to pictures
I would say 40 to 50 stitches square on 14 count aida would be a nice size. (Approx 3 to 3.5 inches)
But I have seen tiny ones, which are very cute, and I see no reason not to try a very large one - I look forward to pictures
mags
WIPs:
Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
WIPs:
Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
I have only tried it once, with aida, it worked well. The one I did is quite small, about 6 cm X 6cm.
I read a few descriptions about them, and all of them said it should be done with whip-stitch. I like it, since I don't have a sewing machine, I used this type of finishing for other things as well. Would be too much to hand-sew on a big pillow, though.
I hope there are others with more experience and more help.
I read a few descriptions about them, and all of them said it should be done with whip-stitch. I like it, since I don't have a sewing machine, I used this type of finishing for other things as well. Would be too much to hand-sew on a big pillow, though.
I hope there are others with more experience and more help.
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- wendywombat
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I've done biscornu using both evenweave and Aida. Some Aida is a little stiffer than others so if you want to do a 'trial' version have a rummage through your Stash to find a softer bit.
I would like to do a larger cushion too. I've done a patchwork one which sits on my foot stool. (not yet photo'd) As long as you are accurate with your cutting and stitching it works well. I stuffed it with feathers which was MESSY!
My Biscornu can be seen on my wendystitch gallery.
I would like to do a larger cushion too. I've done a patchwork one which sits on my foot stool. (not yet photo'd) As long as you are accurate with your cutting and stitching it works well. I stuffed it with feathers which was MESSY!
My Biscornu can be seen on my wendystitch gallery.
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Thanks Wendy -- there's some lovely ones in your gallery!
I was thinking they look as thought they ought to be used for something, and I noticed you did use one of them as a pincushion. Would it work to fill it with lavender and hang it in a wardrobe?
Question: do they always have buttons sewn through the middle?
I was thinking they look as thought they ought to be used for something, and I noticed you did use one of them as a pincushion. Would it work to fill it with lavender and hang it in a wardrobe?
Question: do they always have buttons sewn through the middle?
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i'm so scared to actually do one..the edges when you have to sew together..i'm so nervous i'll make a mess of the whole thing...lol
If you get a comment of a ,I must be holding my
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Cupcakes
Snuggle Up
2012 HD's
Bohemia
Fairy Friend
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Cupcakes
Snuggle Up
2012 HD's
Bohemia
Fairy Friend
- wendywombat
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I made a Right Pigs Ear of one I made! Still it makes a great pin-cushion!!coffee_freak wrote:i'm so scared to actually do one..the edges when you have to sew together..i'm so nervous i'll make a mess of the whole thing...lol
Just remember to do back-stitch all around the edge after you have finished the pattern. Equal number of stitches on each of the 4 sides. Then a weaving over sew whip-stitch through EVERY stitch to join the 2 pieces together and it can't go wrong! Aida is the best material to do a practise piece I think if you're nervous about it!
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so you do a backstitch border around all 4 sides on both pieces..
then you take your needle and go under the backstitch and over then back under the next one..under over all the way around?
then you take your needle and go under the backstitch and over then back under the next one..under over all the way around?
If you get a comment of a ,I must be holding my
http://coffeecupcakescrossstitch.blogspot.com/
skype:coffeecupcakescrossstitch
WIP:
Joan Elliot Spring Fairy
Cupcakes
Snuggle Up
2012 HD's
Bohemia
Fairy Friend
http://coffeecupcakescrossstitch.blogspot.com/
skype:coffeecupcakescrossstitch
WIP:
Joan Elliot Spring Fairy
Cupcakes
Snuggle Up
2012 HD's
Bohemia
Fairy Friend
- wendywombat
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When I stitch mine together I do a sort of ladder stitch under all the back stitches, you can do it loosely and then pull up (not too) tight. Works for me.
I have filled with part lavender part stuffing.
I have also left them without the button or bead through the middle - I think it makes for a better pincushion.
I have filled with part lavender part stuffing.
I have also left them without the button or bead through the middle - I think it makes for a better pincushion.
mags
WIPs:
Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs
WIPs:
Heritage Tower Bridge (yes still )
various bits and bobs