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Four-Patch Pincushion Pattern by Teresa Coates

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Based on biscornu-style pincushions, the Four-Patchwork Pincushion is made from patchwork fabric rather than the traditional needlework. The two squares become a squircle with some clever sewing, creating its whimsical shape. The French adjective, biscornu, means skewed, quirky or irregular--a perfect word for this pincushion! Designed for Charm Squares and scraps.

  • Printed Paper Pattern
  • Finished Size: 4in x 4in x 1-1/2in
  • Final Product: Craft
  • Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing
  • Skill Level: Confident Beginner
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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Violet S. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about turning two squares into a curved pincushion, but this pattern's "squircle" technique worked perfectly. The biscornu-inspired design is clever without being overly complicated.

Ruby ★★★★★

I was honestly skeptical about the whole "squircle" concept, but the instructions walk you through that clever fold so clearly that my first attempt came out perfectly symmetrical. The patchwork approach makes it feel substantial and quilted rather than flimsy like other pincushions I've tried.

Lucy ★★★★★

The clever sewing that turns two squares into a squircle is genius—my pincushion actually looks like a little pillow, not a lumpy mess. The patchwork fabric instructions are clear enough that even I, a self-taught beginner, finished it in one afternoon.