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blanket stitch
noun
: a buttonhole stitch with spaces of variable width used on materials too thick to hem
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Another bonus is quick access to 10 of the most popular sewing patterns, including the appliqué stitch and blanket stitch.
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Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022
Designed by Hermès Studio, the jacquard woven wool and cashmere throws are finished with a blanket stitch end are sure to make a statement in your home.
—Amina Khan, USA TODAY, 10 May 2022
Using heavy-duty black carpet thread, sew blanket stitches around the edges of facial feature to attach them to the front.
—Michele Filon, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
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Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022
Designed by Hermès Studio, the jacquard woven wool and cashmere throws are finished with a blanket stitch end are sure to make a statement in your home.
—Amina Khan, USA TODAY, 10 May 2022
Using heavy-duty black carpet thread, sew blanket stitches around the edges of facial feature to attach them to the front.
—Michele Filon, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019
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“Blanket stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blanket%20stitch. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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