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My experiment worked!!

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I found this on a french blog, the instrutions were not very clear as they were in French and didnt translate well. all I had to go on were pictures and not many at that. The girl got the idea from the Australian magazine (the online one) the Gift of Stitching. So I just had to try it. It is a Biscornu Borsc.
I worked out pretty well (except for the tacky stitching on the opening , I should have machine stitched it :doh: ) and the lining was a bi&*h to sitich in. But I am pleased how it turned out. I also made a biscornu scissor fob and a zigouigoui. I didn't have any ribbon so I used a large bead for he closing. It is quite large,70X70 and I love the thread I used, Threadworx called Noah's balloons I think.So here it is....
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Very pretty Linda. Love the thread. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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That's great! I love scissor fob especially. The thread is really pretty, I'm still a novice at getting varigated to go in pretty blotches, but you have it looking wonderful!
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Oh wow they are lovely!
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Fantastic! I have a subscription to The Gift of Stitching, but only since January and don't remember seeing this but I will have a look...
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benceagi wrote:Fantastic! I have a subscription to The Gift of Stitching, but only since January and don't remember seeing this but I will have a look...
I had one too but let it go. The borsc was in the issue from Aug of 2008.
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Really interesting... and beautiful too Linda :D
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wow they lovely hun, :applesauce:
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Beautiful!!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Wow, those are lovely, well done!! :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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These are great, love the thread. :applesauce: :applesauce:
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That's lovely Linda.
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well done! :applesauce:
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THat looks great!!!!!! Love the varigated colors!!!!! :dance:
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BEAUTIFUL!!! :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: I love them! :wub:
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I think I have the mag. :P Should give it a try. If it turns out good it will make a great gift for my Stitching Friend :gift:
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By the way Linda you have done great :king:
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Wonderful job Linda, love the colours. :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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:applesauce: :applesauce: Lovely finishes, very unusual. I love the variegated thread
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Great finishes, thanks for showing them to us (and giving us more ideas for more projects...)
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