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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 shop on Etsy
The Old Button shop on Folksy 

Some customer feedback from my online shops: 

Custom orders

"My son is absolutely delighted with his mat which he received as a Christmas present. He has had so much fun playing with his cars visiting different parts of the town and has enjoyed using the race track on the reverse side. This was a custom order and as such is personalised for my son. The workmanship and detail is exquisite." 

 

"From the moment I ordered, I have had the best customer experience ever. Sharon is absolutely fabulous, she turned my ideas into reality with her creativity. Her work is stunning and I have ordered multiple things because of how beautiful her work is. I would highly recommend ❤ nothing is to much trouble."

 

  Travel Play Scene / Play mats

 "Beautiful safari zoo play scene. Thank you so much"

"This dinosaur travel playmat is so very very good. G is going to be absolutely delighted with it and I reckon big sister will be wanting to play with it too. Fantastic travel entertainment for them on the long flight home from Oz. Thank you so much."

"Totally brilliant toy, a great gift for my 3yo and such a great seller- in contact all the way through while she was making by hand. 10/10 would buy again!"

Christmas Stockings

"Beautifully made! Sure it will become a family heirloom to come out every Christmas. Fun and different, thank you"  

"Thank you for this gorgeous Christmas stocking. My 5 year old chose this herself after us looking on XXX and she was not disappointed! She was enthralled to see her name embroidered on the tag and made up with the fairy design. The quality feels good and I am sure this stocking will bring us magic for many years to come."

"My stocking arrived today and it is perfect. A very fun print and it is very large so I can expect very good presents this year! Can't wait." 


Childrens aprons - reversible


"Lovely little aprons, love the designs and the ties that ensure they can be used for longer . Excellent delivery." 

It's lovely, and has already been 'christened' with flour and eggs. Very generously made and high quality - I'm delighted." 






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