CHART PACK: 14 color pages
BiscoBourse - Intermediate level
CROSS STITCH PATTERN DESIGNED BY Faby Reilly Designs
This pretty little purse, actually a Biscornu shape with a central opening, is a fun way to discover a couple of embroidery stitches, beyond cross stitch, with Faby Reilly's wonderful tutorials taking you step by step as you progress in your project.
Designed as a tutorial, the BiscoBourse is acutally sold in 2 distinct versions, either intermediate or expert levels of embroidery, allowing each stitcher to learn or practice working new stitches. It's up to you to choose the level that suits you best.
- this INTERMEDIATE chart, includes in addition to cross stitch and backstitch, lazy daisy stitches and eyelet stitches, as well as colonial knots (alternative to French knots)
- the EXPERT chart (sold separately) includes in addition: bullion stitch, spiderweb stitch, closed buttonhole stitch, buttonhole cartwheel, Rhodes heart and Rhodes octagon.
The tutorials are userfriendly, with lots of photos. The chart is also full of tips and guides you step by step, whether for learning new stitches or finishing the purse. Success is guaranteed!
A cross stitch pattern by Faby Reilly Designs.
Chart info & Needlework supplies for the pattern:
BiscoBourse - Intermediate level
Chart size in stitches:
- 2 x (80 x 40)
- 1 x (80 x 80)
Needlework fabric: 32ct Belfast Linen in color Platinum (770)
Stitched size: 5 x 5 inch (each side)
Stitches: Cross stitch, Backstitch, Colonial Stitch (or French knot), Lazy daisy stitch, round eylet over sequin
Chart: Color
Threads: DMC
Number of colors: 7
Other Supplies: sequins, Mill Hills seed beads (mother of pearl)
For finishing: lining fabric, ribbon, iron-on interfacing
Themes: Intermediate level needlework, Colonial knots, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Eyelet stitch tutorial
