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2017 March and April Program

  • Jan 5, 2018
  • 1 min read

15-Sided Biscornu

Instructions and Finishing by Kathrin Ellison



Blackwork, beading and biscornu, oh my! Learn the the techniques of creating and finishing a 15-sided biscornu. 

Approximate finished length: depends on fabric count

Materials list from Kathrin's blog:

  • Zweigart's 28ct Cashel Linen, Summer Khaki

  • Gatherer's SNC 273 Faded Memories​

  • Beads: Mill Hill 02080 ​

  • Scissors

    • Needles

    • Sewing thread to close

    • Filler for the biscornu

Supplementary Information:

The March program will be lead by Fran O'Donnell, she will be instructing how to create a 15-sided biscornu with blackwork designs. This could be a stash project but a list of materials has been provided.

Please print your own instructions. There will be a few project print outs available at the March's meetings but not enough for everyone. 

Please use the links directly to the blog post to print the instructions or as a reference while completing this project.

The April meeting will be showcase the technique of finishing the biscornu.


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