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Saturday, 21 February 2009

First Biscornu

I may not have got the full day I was hoping for, but I had enough time to be able to complete my first ever biscornu. The cross stitching was the easy bit. Once that was done, I found some fabric from my stash as a backing and attached it to the aida with back stitch. This also gave me the border for joining the two halves together.

It was quite fiddly to start with, but I soon got the hang of it. It was strange seeing the shape appear the further around I got.

After stuffing and closing up, I found some matching buttons in my tin and attached them. Next time, if there is one, I will use a longer needle to do this.

It is by no means perfect, but for a first attempt, I am pleased with it. I used the finishing instructions found here http://own-two-hands.livejournal.com/4186 . They were so clear and well illustrated.

Once this was done, I even managed to complete the first sleeve on J's jumper. I wonder if I can do the other sleeve and get this one finished before the end of the month. Shame February is such a short month!

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14 comments:

  1. Sue21 February 2009 at 09:15

    It is lovely! It is strange the way they go together isn't it?

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  2. stitchersanon21 February 2009 at 10:34

    Very nice..love the colour!

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  3. MargB21 February 2009 at 10:48

    Very lovely! And very addictive.

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  4. Karoline21 February 2009 at 11:41

    Congratulations, it's lovely

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  5. Ginnie21 February 2009 at 12:18

    Well done - it looks great. I think I used those online instructions for mine!!

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  6. Anonymous21 February 2009 at 14:54

    Its wonderful, well done,
    My 1st one was a bit fidderly, Take care

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  7. DJ21 February 2009 at 15:21

    WOW! Great job! Thanks for giving us the website for finishing, I'm almost there, you've encouraged me to give it a go! Well done! *Hugs* DJ

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  8. Rudee21 February 2009 at 16:30

    Very nice work. February should be shorter. We're to get several MORE inches of snow this month. We've already broken records this year.

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  9. zetor21 February 2009 at 17:19

    That is so good, well done.

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  10. Jane21 February 2009 at 19:32

    Rudee-I agree with you with reference to the weather, though we have had the first glimpse of spring today. It's been gorgeous

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  11. Terry21 February 2009 at 21:29

    How cool is that? Good job!

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  12. Patricia Lessell22 February 2009 at 00:50

    Well done and didn't I tell you that stitching a Biscornu together was easy? Everything looks hard until you do it and then you see how easy it really is. And it is gorgeous. Love Patti xxx

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  13. CathE22 February 2009 at 08:33

    Well done, looks great!

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  14. Karan22 February 2009 at 18:40

    WTG on making your first biscornu - it looks lovely! :0)

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