Stella By Starlight free biscornu pattern for Blackwork Embroidery

Free Pattern! For those of you who have used my tutorial - the pattern for Stella by Starlight is here for your enjoyment! Just click on the link under the photographs below. Blackwork motifs on both sides remind me of potted flowers in a Victorian Conservatory, stepping stones in the garden, night time in the glasshouse. I am listening to Vic Damone sing the song as I write this...

The 5 page PDF booklet includes two charts, for both front and back, as well as instructions for the blackwork and the Scotch Stitch border.

Stella by Starlight PDF Pattern Here.

Tutorial available - How to Make a Biscornu

The pattern above uses Weeks Dye Works threads in 1311 Taffeta on 28 count evenweave linen. The scotch stitch border requires even weave linen in order to work, but if you only have Aida, then you can replace the scotch stitch with a Rhodes stitch. This smaller biscornu is perfect for a scissor fob, door ornament, lavender sachet, etc. The patterns could also be used to create a needle case or Christmas ornament (especially as any dark color will look wonderful, even white on black linen is especially pretty).

More biscornu patterns are available in my shop - www.RainburstEmbroidery.etsy.com

Have fun with it,

Caroline

Chess Biscornu Pattern - Freebie

This biscornu pattern reminds me of kings and queens on a chess board. The link below the image will open a free PDF pattern for you to use, with full color chart and instructions. Best wishes and happy stitching!

Click here for a printable PDF pattern.

Each motif on the biscornu is a historical piece from my research into blackwork & embroidery of the 1600's in Europe. I worked this design on the reverse side of my pattern 'Juliet's Garden', which you can find on my Etsy site Rainburst Embroidery.

The pattern is 59 x 59 stitches - which is about 4.25 inches square when you use 28 count linen or 14 count Aida.

The fun thing about monochromatic patterns? The chance to use a variegated thread in any color you like. I find myself admiring the most amazing floss colors in the store - but may not have a pattern specifically for that color. So, I like having the chance to work with those high-quality threads on a small project. This is a good one for beginners who are new to even-weave linen. It can be tricky to get used to. But because this pattern is made up of smaller motifs, it's a little easier to keep track of where you are!

Mamma Mia - A Greek Inspired Biscornu

I cannot help but sing along to music by Abba. I had so much  fun watching 'Mamma Mia' when it came out in 2008- and of course I immediately wanted to make a Greek biscornu! Something with those amazing colors: Aegean blue, red and turquoise and green. When Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried are in that scene in the bedroom, and there is that great coverlet covered in red cross stitching - I was thinking 'Who did all that embroidery?" Some amazing Greek woman, that's who. I would love to see more of her work. If I get to go to Greece some day, I will be actively looking in the markets for embroidered linens. So incredible. In the meantime, I 'll watch Mamma Mia again - and I will cry my heart out while she sings 'Slipping Through My Fingers.'

Patterns featured in Cross Stitch Gold and Cross-Stich Crazy Magazines

It has been such a thrill to see my patterns show up on the pages of these British Cross Stitch Magazines. Cross Stitch Crazy was first to feature my pattern "Oberon" last fall, and just this month I discovered my "Yellow Butterflies" pattern was featured in the shopping guide of Cross Stitch Gold. Both magazines I highly respect - so I have to say thank you to the editors for selecting them.

There have been a few other milestones lately that have been exciting - I had my first sale to someone from my hometown. That was special, because one always wants to be recognized in the place that is most dear to one's heart. (That's Victoria, B.C.). I have been so excited to have customers from all over the world - Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland and England, Germany, Latvia, and even Russia! It makes me feel so cosmopolitan. It also makes the world feel that little bit smaller and friendlier.

I am coming up on my 100th order. I have sold more individual patterns than that, of course, but the 100th order will be a good marker. And I have learned so much since I began. I want to thank all of you who have been my customers - I have had such pleasure and joy starting this little etsy business - and connecting with all of you has a been a big part of that. Every time one of my patterns sells, I feel happy and excited. Thank you - it is truly a pleasure to share my passion and creativity with you.

Freebie Pattern - By Small and Simple Things

This pattern was one of my earliest designs. The quote comes from Ben Jonson...

It is not growing like a tree
In bulk doth make man better be;
Or standing long an oak, three hundred year,
To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere:
A lily of a day
Is fairer far in May;
Although it fall and die that night,
It was the plant and flower of light.
In small proportions we just beauties see,
And in short measures life may perfect be.

I loved this poem as material for an embroidery project. Each small stitch is sweet and perfectly ordered. Things aren't always like that, but some moments in life can be exquisite and wonderful. To create and cherish something beautiful, however small, makes life a pleasure. I hope you enjoy the pattern - if you'd like to see more, visit me on Etsy - at Rainburst Embroidery.

Freebie Biscornu Pattern - Cherries

This cute summer pattern is a freebie! Use and share it with friends! The pattern is copyright of Rainburst Embroidery -Patterns are for personal use only. For more fun patterns, please see my etsy site - Rainburst Embroidery.

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Have fun with it! Click here for a printable PDF.