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Blanket stitch - great for applique and decorative impact

The Old Button Play On The Go © Play Scenes - Safai Zoo What is blanket stitch Blanket stitch is an edging stitch, traditionally used to finish the edges of woollen blankets (or other woven items) to stop them unravelling.  Sewn in a connected row, the stitch forms neat 3 sides boxes, with the effect of "down" side stitches connected by "top" stitches, but they are formed by looping the thread in a continuous stitch.      When used as an edging stitch, it wraps itself around the edge, with down stitches showing at the front and the back, and the top showing across the outside edge.      The Old Button felt flower brooch Securing applique As it can be eased around curves and used on angles of any shape, including internal ones, blanket stitch is also great for securing applique patches.  I use it a lot with felt, but it also works well on cotton or wool fabrics too as where it has the added benefit of catching in any fraying threads. ...
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The Old Button crafts (Yr Hen Botwm in Welsh) is inspired by a box of old buttons my grandmother gave me when I started making my own clothes as a child. I still have this box and keep it well stocked with buttons salvaged from old clothes and the occasional modern quirky design that catches my eye. I make an eclectic mix of hand crafted items for children and the home, combining two of my passions - creating new designs and different sewing techniques.


 

 

 

I like to use both new and recycled fabrics including 100% cotton, felt, silk and linen mixtures together with scraps from my ever expanding hamper of interesting fabrics that is constantly topped up by my friends and family.

And of course, I try and incorporate a button or two into as many as I can.





I also make stage costumes, sew curtains for my home and am also improving my DIY skills.

You can contact me through the messaging system on any of my shops, blog comments or through Facebook. I'd love you to pop over and say hello.


I'm also on Pinterest - feel free to share and re-pin my pins, but please respect my intellectual property.




Intellectual Property
The internet is a rich source of inspiration, information and materials for crafters, and Pinterest is one of the easiest ways to collect your great finds together. It is very easy to get carried away on Pinterest (and I frequently do) but I try hard to respect the copyright and intellectual property of the images, content and design of the items that I pin, and I am sure you do the same.


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