How to stitch a biscornu

A biscornu is basically a fancy pincushion, but many stitchers use them as ornaments, door hangers, scissor decoration, clothes parfumer or other decorations.

Here you will find a step by step tutorial to stitch your own biscornu!

Step 1 - Complete all cross-stitch and backstitch of the front and back of the  biscornu. Remeber to not flip 90° your work while stitchinh, or the stitches will not go all in the same direction! You can flip your pattern only 180°. I usually use a pin to mark the top of the work, especially when I work with patterns that have the same design an all the four corners, so I can always see which one is the right direction.

Step 2 -  Cut both pieces leaving approximately 1/2" of fabric from the sewing line on all sides, then fold the edges along the outer backstitch sewing line towards the back of your stitching.

Step 3 - Use a pin to mark the middle of the front side, then thread your needle with one or two strands of floss (same color ofbackstitching line).

Step 4 - Make a little knot and join the corner of the back with the middle of the other side you have previously marked.

Step 5 - Start assembling your biscornu by passing your needle through the backstitches of both parts from top to bottom in a sewing motion, using taut and tiny stitches (not too tight), make sure to pick up the backstitches only.

Step 6 - Continue stitching all around, you will notice that your work is becoming an eight-sided pillow.
Stop stitching when you have completed the sixth or seventh side, this is up to you, it is just for leaving a hole for stuffing.

Step 7 -  Stuff the biscornu, then continue stitching to close the open side(s). Pass your needle inside the biscornu and secure your thread with a hidden knot, do not leave visible threads.

Your biscornu is finished!