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Blanket Stitch Whiz

November 7, 2011 /

How would YOU like to become a Blanket Stitch Whiz? One of the most common questions I receive is, “How do you get your stitches so even?” Well, my normal reply is practice, practice, practice, and although that is true, over the years, I have developed some habits that have helped me improve my blanket stitching. And, let’s face it, the blanket stitch IS the most important stitch when working with felt. It can be used as decoration, as an edging to prevent the edge from stretching, or as a means of sewing 2 pieces of felt together as a seam. Truly, a worthy stitch to practice 🙂

In this series, I will be sharing tips on how to make the most of your blanket stitch. Although blanket stitching can be done with yarn, pearl cotton, embroidery floss, or any type of sewing and embroidery thread, for our tutorial, we will be using 6 strand embroidery floss.

So, if you’d like to learn how to make a blanket stitch, or if you are just looking for suggestions for making uniform stitches, creating neat corners, or starting and stopping, make sure you have some scrap felt, assorted sizes of embroidery needles, and some 6 strand embroidery floss on hand, and stitch along with us. We will share our first tutorial on the blanket stitch later in the week 🙂

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9 Comments

  • Janice M

    November 7, 2011 at 6:11 am

    I am so excited you will be teaching us how to blanket stitch better. I always look at your stitching and feel so inadaquate, hehe. I’m not expecting my stuff to look like yours, but I would love to make something I wouldn’t mind showing a close up like you always do. Got my materials together already. Ready to go when you are!!!

  • cheyenne

    November 7, 2011 at 7:44 am

    I am so excited to get your tips on blanket stitching! I’m loving all the tutorials you offer…I actually know what I’m doing with my knitting, and now my blanket stitching is going to look a whole lot better. Thank you! 🙂

  • Lynn

    November 7, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Oh wow, I’m so happy that you are going to do a tutorial on the blanket stitch. I have an awful time with it. I can’t wait to see your tips and tricks. Thanks so much.

  • Sunshine Mama

    November 7, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    I had taught myself how to do the blanket stitch when I first tried to make your little gnome sleeping bag. But I still haven’t tried to do it on top of a flat surface instead of finished edges. I’m looking forward to your tutorial! And thanks for all that you share here, your site has been such a wealth of information and inspiration 🙂

  • Barbara Clinansmith

    January 22, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    I am so glad to find your site as I make blankets for Project Linus and wanted a different way of finishing the edges of cute fleece and this is something I can do while keeping my hubby company in front of the tv. Thank you.

    • Kimara

      January 24, 2017 at 8:46 am

      You are so welcome and what a wonderful organization your are supporting. You have my admiration and thanks for the work you do. I always craft next to my husband. It is wonderful to have such delightful company! ((hugs)) ~Kimara~