In order to make your biscornu, you need to first backstitch a square around your design, three stitches (6 threads) from the edge of the design. You will need two backstitched squares, and they must be the same size. You will also need thread that matches your backstitched square. Trim any excess fabric, ½ inches away from the backstitched line.

Thread your needle with one strand of thread. Secure it on the backside of the backing fabric, in a corner, and bring your needle up in that corner. Run your thread under the stitch immediately to the left of that corner (going counter-clockwise). Then line up that stitch with the middle stitch on your top fabric.

Start sewing the pieces of fabric together, one stitch at a time, lining up the backstitching and fabric. Be very careful not to miss a stitch, or use a stitch twice.

Continue sewing the stitches together, until you get to the end of your top fabric backstitched line.

The corners can be a bit tricky, but just make sure to not skip a stitch, or use a stitch twice, and continue sewing all around your biscornu.

Sew together all sides but the last one. You will need this open to add batting.

Tear off small pieces of batting, and stuff your biscornu. How much batting you use will depend on how fluffy you like your biscornu. You can pinch the middle together while stuffing, to get an idea of how firm it will be. At this time, you may want to add a small square of scrap fabric inside your biscornu, in the center of the top and bottom pieces. This will help your fabric to be stable when you add the button.

Sew together the final edge of your biscornu. Secure the thread with a small knot, and tuck it inside the biscornu. Use a button on the top and bottom to pinch together the middle. We used a Mill Hill Treasure and a ivory colored seed bead to make the ‘button’ on the top of this biscornu.