Define Blanket Stitch Seam Finish

The blanket stitch is familiar to those who quilt, embroider, and appliqué. It is a type of buttonhole stitch and is so called because it is commonly found on the edge of blankets.

Dictionary Definition

Merriam Webster's dictionary defines blanket stitch as "a buttonhole stitch with spaces of variable width used on materials too thick to hem."

Appearance

The most basic blanket stitch looks like a series of backward Ls. However, the angle of the stitch can be altered as can its length.

Practical Uses

Crafters use the blanket stitch to attach appliqué pieces to fabric. It is also used to attach binding to the edge of blankets.

Decorative Use

The blanket stitch can also be purely decorative. It is often used as a decorative trim on the edge of crocheted pieces or in embroidery.

Other Buttonhole Stitches

Other forms of the buttonhole or blanket stitch are far more decorative than the simple blanket stitch. Other stitches include the closed buttonhole, which looks like a series of triangles, and the Rosette of Thorns, which looks like a series of crowns.

References

• Definition: Blanket Stitch, Merriam Webster Online Dictionary
• Buttonhole Stitch

Resources

• How To Blanket Stitch