This little pattern was originally created to be used with small pieces of needlework, and most that were shown were about 1" to 2" squares. But I wanted something bigger, so I went through my stash and found a charm pack of batiks. Aha! Perfect! There were 44 5-inch charms in all the colors of the rainbow, so I went to work matching up pairs.
When I had finished, I had 22 pairs of fabrics. I matched them corner to corner, which gives me 4 corners.
But these are called "biscornu", from the French meaning "double corners". So, we need to make 8 corners instead of 4. Hmmm, how to do that. I know! If we start the end of the top fabric at the middle of the other, we will end up with 8 sides, instead of 4 - I hope.
So that's what I did. I sewed the first half of fabric 1 to the second half of fabric 2, then turned the corner, pulling fabric 1 around to meet the first half of the next side of fabric 2. (It is very important that you remember the 1/4" seam allowance in order to keep all of your seams equal.) I kept going around the bottom square and pulling the top fabric around the corners as needed, until I had sewn 7 sections together. Heres what it looked like.
Then I turned it right sides out and stuffed it pretty firmly, being sure to fill all of the corners.
When I finished, I had a little 8-sided pillow with one short seam still to be stitched close.
Right now, I am working on getting all 22 stitched together and stuffed. Next will come the embellishments, and do these ever call for those. I'll be adding little tassels, a center button, some beads, etc. I'll post about these again when they are closer to being fnished. So, I am keeping my resolution to post more often and to show my work. I am still working on my sweater, by the way, and should have it finished soon. I post a picture of it once I'm done. In the meantime, I hope you all have a great week, and keep warm!
