
A Punto Antico Biscornu Pincushion to Stitch
Create a simple pincushion project and embellish it with Punto Antico, a type of Italian drawn-thread work.
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| Type | Pattern |
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| From | PieceWork |
| Author | Lianne van Leyen |
| Published | March 23, 2026 |
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A lifelong love of roses drew Lianne to an antique sampler by an unknown maker. The sampler was stitched on a fine linen fabric using modern over-dyed floss.
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A lifelong love of roses drew Lianne to an antique sampler by an unknown maker. The sampler became part of her antique sampler collection and the inspiration for this pattern.
Materials
Finished size: Design, 10½" × 8½" (26.7 × 21.6 cm)
Originally published in PieceWork Spring 2021.

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