This month's biscornu for the:
Winter Petersburg is done! It's by Olga, who has a lot of very pretty freebies. The blog is in Russian but pictures are a universal language :)
The three squares that repeat. I love the pattern and the combination of stitches. I really enjoyed stitching the squares and it didn't get boring even though I had to do each five times.
Assembly was tricky since 5 corners come together at the top and bottom and 4 at each side. I went across and back and forth to narrow the gap. There was still a pretty big gap at the top and bottom so I put a bunch of beads to cover that up.
It's actually pretty massive and I had to hunt for ages to find a needle that could reach from the bottom to the top and still go through a bead. The beads are giant so it wasn't too bad.
I'm not sure if it's something that happens with all 15-sided biscornus or if it's because I used aida but the corners aren't smooth and stuffed. They are even more pointy in person.
I really enjoyed working on this. I'll probably do a few more if I can find any nice 15-sided patterns.
| Title | Winter Petersburg |
| Designer | Olga |
| Start date | August 8, 2014 |
| Finish date | August 24, 2014 |
| Total time | 23.75 hours |
| Fabric | 16 ct red aida |
| Floss & Bead | DMC B5200, MH 16603 |
13 comments:
Isn't it amazing how a flat piece of fabric with some squares of stitching can become something so different and very pretty. The biscornu is lovely. Congratulations!
Stunning, just stunning.
Beautiful! Your finishing is a pretty as your stitching.
This is a really lovely piece. I've never tried a 15-sided one.. looks daunting, especially with different stitches and beads as well. I think you nailed it!
I love the way you finished that Winter Petersburg. So adorable!
Lovely little finish.
Beautiful piece of work.
Hello Blu
You did a beautiful work, I love it!!
I just published my part today, I'm late...
Happy stitching! :)
If you love to cross stitch, maybe you'd like to check out World of Charity Stitching, a Yahoo group of cross stitchers, quilters and sewists. We stitch themed squares and random squares to be made into gifts for children and seniors in care facilities.
I hope it's okay that I posted on your blog.
Thanks,
Peggy
Pretty.
Gorgeous finish
Ooh! It's really beautiful :-) I keep promising myself that I'll make one some day.
Wow, this is great!
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