Explore the decorative and functional world of the blanket stitch. Traditionally used to finish the edges of blankets, this stitch is now a favorite for appliqué, felt projects, and edging thick fabrics. Our tutorials will show you how to keep your spacing even and how to turn corners neatly for a polished, decorative border.
The most durable way to add crochet trim to fabric is to create a Blanket Stitch Foundation. This row of evenly spaced stitches worked along the hem creates loops that act as anchors for decorative…
I just saw my blanket raw edge come off. I didn’t want to throw it away, as it is my favourite blanket. That’s when the sewing blanket stitches came to my mind. In this guide,…
We have completely renovated this guide with a new downloadable PDF cheat sheet, improved difficulty ratings, and a streamlined list of the 20 stitches you actually need to know. After visiting grandma’s place, I kept…
I remember the first time I stumbled upon a blanket stitch, it wasn’t in a sewing book or an online tutorial, but rather in the quiet of my grandmother’s sewing room. I had always admired…
Thread choice is the main backbone of the stitch. The stronger the thread you use, the longer the stitch wanna stick around & prevent the stitch from frying. Well, what kind of thread is used…
Blanket stitch vs whip stitch is a totally different stitch. But if you are new and learning about different sewing techniques, then it can be a little confusing. Cause at first glance, it looks so…
Have you seen thread whipped around blanket stitch? Yes? Then that’s Whipped Blanket Stitch. It looks like a snake wrapping around your stitch. I have found this stitch most interesting since I started working in…
I was going through all kinds of unique blanket stitch designs with Grandma for my sewing book. The mirrored blanket stitch caught my attention. It looks so much like a garment knotted blanket stitch. I…
What if I told you that simple stich names could transform your embroidery into a masterpiece? Imagine waves’ gentle rise and fall or the subtle texture of rolling hills. Now, picture bringing that depth and…
I love to add new stitching techniques to my book every day. So, my next stop is a double blanket stitch. This one doesn’t need any special technique. This is one of the simplest of…