Floss Tube #3: How to Make a Biscornu

[@annm8680]

I thought making a biscornu would be very complicated. You made it so simple. Now I know all I need is two squares of equal size. I can design my own even with different fabrics. My head is swimming with ideas. Thanks!

[@annettegill9023]

Thank you! I was nervous about making up my first biscornu, but your calm, clear demonstration made it easy. Looking forward to making my second biscornu!

[@silvercreeksamplers]

Fantastic tutorial! I just finished designing what will become a biscornu... but I had NO CLUE how to finish it. Thanks to your video, I now see that it's not as complicated as I originally thought. THANK YOU!!! 😃

[@majcherj1]

I’m an old-timer stitcher, and for many years I was concerned needlework would become a lost art. My daughter was not interested in it, stitching stores were closing, and I was sad. You are a marvelous example of the “new” generation keeping this wonderful art form alive. Your designs are so wonderful for beginners and intermediate stitchers, yet even an old-timer like me finds them gorgeous to stitch. You create such beauty, while absolutely not needing all the bells and whistles that discourage beginners. And you’re an excellent teacher! It warms my heart to know this art form is staying alive, thanks to you and the young designers like you. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@TinyModernist]

Aw, thank you for the kind words! I love cross-stitching as an art, and it makes me happy to help do my part to keep it alive and "modern"!

[@Marny5580]

My mom *hated* handwork - "waste of time-you can buy better for less $" - so I had to wait until I was married and out of the house and in a different state before I could comfortably try everything in which I was interested. I thought my daughter would be interested - she is *very* creative - but not interested in learning embroidery, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, ccs - but did seem to enjoy learning how to sew and make clothing. She was not concerned with learning how to frog - however it came out, is how she wore it.

[@TinyModernist]

@@Marny5580 Hello! The whole thing is hand-sewn, including the sewing seam. It's done as a back stitch line, usually about 1-2 squares away from your finished stitching.

[@jennywallace2827]

I had never seen a biscornu before today.. this was an excellent tutorial…I can’t wait to try one 😊

[@carolineyoneda6716]

Best biscornu tutorial I've watched. Thank You!

[@marywoolley5300]

This is so amazing. My sister admired a pincushion in a booklet of red smalls and I had no idea how I could make it for her but you have shown me. I am going to get started this evening. Thank you so much 😃

[@marydean8853]

Thank you! Looking forward to trying this. One suggestion when tying off is to push the needle deep into the finished item and then out anywhere. Squeeze and then cut the thread. The end disappears back inside and leaves a longer tail for safety, hidden inside the stuffing.

[@paulagolden4731]

Thank you! You made it look so easy! It was very easy to follow & I just stitched along with you & voila I have a biscornu!

[@coisadevobordados]

Thx a lot! Just put together my very first biscornu after watching ur video! It really helped!

[@samanthaschlemme]

I Love this!! I can’t wait to make one!! Thank you!

[@katherinestitches]

Thank you for such a simple but so good tutorial.

[@amyp8237]

Thanks for the very clear tutorial!

[@MissusStitches]

I bought one of your biscornu patterns at StitchNorth in 2022. I am just now about to start and was totally clueless looking the pattern. Amazing tutorial, now fully confident!

[@Marny5580]

I will make a tiny dot in the center of each piece of fabric *before* stitching it together - while planning my designs. That way, I don't have to rely on 'eyeballing' the center of both sides. I like your tutorial. TY!!

[@gloriafagan712]

Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial, I've done two of your biscornu designs now and they're fantastic. I thought they'd be beyond my finishing skills but your instructions are so clear. Thanks again 🤗

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I loved this tutorial and will be doing my biscornu pincushions like this from now on. Thank you so much for showing this lovely way of making one.

[@cindygaudet1390]

Ohh thank you! I was so intimidated and you have shown it so clearly! I now have a Christmas idea!

[@pamkahmann3833]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

[@dawnsabo5664]

You have made this look so easy, I am going to give it a try! And I like the idea that this project requires no sewing machine stitching! 🌸🌸🌸

[@amyseniva4634]

Great tutorial; thank you! I stitched up a little front and back piece (25x25) to try this technique. Thanks to you, it turned out great and I had a wonderful time doing it. I can't wait to stitch my next biscornu design!

[@justinerogers1353]

On my third attempt at sewing a biscornu - cross stitched on 40 count linen - I did the backstich over 2 squares giving me longer stitches to catch and used 2 threads to sew them. Turned out much better than sewing Xs and catching them which looked bulky. Your video was super helpful, thank you.

[@dianabaule7804]

Wonderful tutorial! Now I better get to work stitching all the biscornu patterns I have collected.

[@christinaderrico5159]

This tutorial was perfect! Thank you so very much ♥️

[@metoo3821]

Admiring your ring .. much like mine! Good tutorial, I’ve just ordered a kit with beads. Excited to get going!

[@elaines.8899]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I was afraid to try making a biscornu - you took my fear away. Thank you.

[@jeannedraper3288]

Fabulous tutorial!!! Thank you 🥰

[@katieosborn8158]

Really easy to follow tutorial!

[@machelleowens9088]

Great tutorial! Thanks so much!!

[@jessaadair9590]

love this tutorial Thank you and im in love with your designs ... and these Biscornu's im hooked

[@chilliwilli3237]

Beautiful!

[@gdrrahn3410]

Great video!

[@CherylTheWaysideStitcher]

Very nice tutorial. Thanks so much!

[@kellyholtz8830]

Great video! Thank you so much!

[@suzannemoffitt2368]

Thank you for this great tutorial on the Biscornu. Now I can stitch my patterns I got from you.

[@nancyvannerson707]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I had printed instructions but really needed to see first hand how it's done. You really are a pro! Can't wait to stitch up more and more biscornus now!

[@kayceehawkins246]

That was amazing!

[@CikisHelyzet]

I love this colour palette 🖤

[@jas2627]

Great tutorial ! These always intimidated me. After watching the tutorial I went and signed up for the Biscornu of the Month Club.

[@rohinibhat4955]

Very nice tutorial.

[@beubeuhandcrafts984]

I really enjoyed the tutorial.

[@tamimorgan1487]

Thankyou!great tutorial!

[@pokelover02]

This was a great tutorial! Thank you! 😁

[@thesimplestitch946]

Thank you for this tutorial. I've just purchased one of your biscornu charts and can't wait to get going.

[@andreac-iheartcrossstitch]

Fantastic tutorial!!!

[@goldyfishls]

Thanks for the video. Looking at the biscornu's I didnt think I could do them, but I do now

[@TinyModernist]

goldyfishls that’s fantastic! I’m so happy it helped you!

[@sheetalmudaliar]

Thankyou so much. It's amazing .

[@nancyascroft3147]

Awesome tutorial, Cheryl! I still feel a little intimidated about stitching together a biscornu, but am a little more encouraged, also. 😊 I'm excited to see what your October 2019 biscornu of the month is going to be! Thanks for this video!

[@lauragreen7065]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I've done 3 of these but always had a hard time with the button...not anymore. Great job👍

[@donnalindakelley3402]

This looks like fun. I need a pattern and some fabric. What kind of fabric did you use and what size do you cut it, and where can I get that cute dragon pattern? Thanks for the video. Loved watching you make this cute Biscornu.

[@TinyModernist]

Thanks so much! It's my own pattern - you can find it and many more biscornu designs at tinymodernist.com The instructions tell you how large each design is, and how much fabric you need. The dragon one is stitched on 28ct white even weave, but would work just as easily on 14 or 16ct Aida.

[@justinerogers1353]

Fantastic, thank you so much. How have you sewn your green edging stitch? Two threads and a running stitch or back stitch? A lovely biscornu.

[@TinyModernist]

Yes, it's 2 threads, and I use a backstitch around the edge. It's more sturdy than a running stitch and holds better when the two fabric pieces get sewn together.

[@justinerogers1353]

@@TinyModernist Thanks so much for replying. Beautiful stitching.

[@Musical_Stitches]

Spectacular tutorial! Thank you so very much!

[@TinyModernist]

Musical Stitches you’re so welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it 😊

[@tinageorge8759]

Thank you for this tutorial, I’m stitching a Biscornu and my pattern calls for stitch all around the piece but I need to do running stitch to put them together. My question where to start the running stitch….right next to the stitches?

[@OnceUponAStitch]

Thank you so much for this tutoring. I think I can try it now. Love the January pattern that you shared! Lori Scicolone

[@TinyModernist]

Once Upon A Stitch you’re very welcome! You can definitely do it 😊

[@marijansenvanvuuren7663]

Thanks for this tutorial! What do you do when you run out of thread in the middle of sewing it together? How do you end and how do you start again?

[@TinyModernist]

It's no trouble when that happens! Just finish off that thread by making a tiny knot in your seam allowance, or as hidden as you can make it. Then start again with a new length of thread, making a hidden knot and continue stitching around the edge.

[@marijansenvanvuuren7663]

@@TinyModernist Thanks! I did it before I got your reply, but not my best effort ;-( It is a little visible, but nothing too serious. Next time I'll rather end it earlier at a corner. The thread would have been long enough to go to the next corner, but it got tangled up so unfortunately I had to cut it short.... Thanks again for getting back to me! :-) I just have to finish it by pulling it in at the middle. Then I'll post a photo of the finished product ;-)

[@staceyw.6608]

Did you stitch your green edging stitches over 2 stitches or over 1? Will this make a difference when we go to sew it together?

[@cindy_jumps]

Thank you for this.😀

[@sofiaibrahim1346]

Oi! Tudo bem? Por favor onde eu consigo ver onde estão estes gráficos? Obrigada!

[@TinyModernist]

You can buy them on tinymodernist.com :)

[@heidicooreman1229]

Thank you for this tutorial. It's very easy to follow. I would like to ask if you also could do a tutorial for the boxed pin cushions of the Happy Alphabet? I would be very grateful, because they are so beautiful. Thank you for all your sweet patterns. Always looking forward to see a new one!

[@TinyModernist]

I'll see what we can do - Liz @ StitchyBox did the models herself for Happy Alphabet.

[@heidicooreman1229]

I hope Liz will share a tutorial. Thank you very much!

[@vrycehough9830]

Unless I'm making this up, in the instructions you show doing the back stitch over two squares? I did that, and it looks like that doesn't work with this way of finishing the piece...

[@TinyModernist]

The backstitch should be over one square, all the way around the design - usually 1-3 squares away from the stitched design. The front and back pieces should be the same measurement.

[@Kathysimmeth6678]

Thank you.

[@Janalynnmillen]

I can do this! Thank you

[@korywood1052]

Did you use interfacing?

[@lives4stitching-jenniferl540]

I hope you still read these comments but while you are piecing the fabrics together and you’re out of thread how do you end? Did I miss it? Great tutorial and has me excited to do my first one. Thank you!

[@TinyModernist]

I do still read them! It's easy enough; if you run out of thread partway through stitching (and I often do...), just make a tiny knot inside the seam allowance to finish the thread, and start another thread in the same place.

[@lives4stitching-jenniferl540]

@@TinyModernist I realized that I did not create a backstitched border, mine is cross stitched. Will this change how I stitch the two pieces together?

[@TinyModernist]

@@lives4stitching-jenniferl540 Yes, it will. I don't think you can stitch two cross stitch borders together. Don't frog anything - I would just add a backstitch border around the outside, one stitch away from your cross stitch borders on all sides. Use the new backstitch lines to finish the biscornu.

[@lives4stitching-jenniferl540]

@@TinyModernist thanks again!

[@cassiavargaspasqual4285]

🥰....🇧🇷

[@julierichelderfer5644]

Thank you!

[@suzybelsito4804]

What type of cloth and count did you use for the biscornu?

[@TinyModernist]

Suzy Belsito 14-count white Aida, but you can use almost any count or fabric and it will work :)

[@suzybelsito4804]

@@TinyModernistThank you!

[@ginagina3194]

Hello sweetie, could l suggest you use a more fancy button for your biscornu, You do such beautiful lovely work if use a more fancy button believe me dear your biscornus will go to a higher level . I to am going threw a biscornu " Faze" 4 the past 2 years l have made over 100 pls biscornus (I do not sell l give them away) and this is why l suggest a mor fancy button....take care......

[@TinyModernist]

Thank you for the suggestion! Wow! That is a lot of biscornus :)

[@fleurdrose5504]

Thank you!