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Friday, August 26, 2011

Bits of Floss: Halloween Biscornu Freebie

HAPPY  HALLOWEEN  STITCHING


Size:  44w x 44h
Approximate finished size:   25ct: 3-1/2"    28ct: 3-1/8"    32ct: 2-3/4"

  • Read all instructions first
  • Copy / Paste to save this information
  • CLICK on picture/chart to enlarge, then "save as" or "copy/paste"
  • Try printing in LANDSCAPE first.
  • Suggested fabric: 25ct, 28ct or 32ct evenweave - Not particularly suitable for aida
  • DMC or your favorite other threads, fibers or overdyes
  • CLICK HERE  or  HERE  for instructions on making a BISCORNU. READ BEFORE YOU CUT YOUR FABRIC AND BEGIN STITCHING
  • Rather than a Biscornu, these make a perfectly good ornament as well - or 2 of them.
  • For Instructions on stitching Algerian Eye and the 1/2 Diamond Eyelet, see this site.  For the 1/2 Diamond Eyelet as charted, only stitch half. 
  • I would dearly love to see your finish. I'll post a photo of yours in the "Gallery!"
  • If you run into any issues, please let me know immediately

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN STITCHING - LindaMc - Bits of Floss    


2 comments:

cucki said...

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww i love it so much..this is so sweet,,,thank you..hugs xx

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Such a cute freebie, I love cats. Thank you xx

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