blanket stitch

noun

a basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cutwork, as a decorative finish for edges, etc.

blanket-stitch

[ blang-kit-stich ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

blanket stitch

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First recorded in 1875–80

First recorded in 1955–60; v. use of blanket stitch

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Ms. Agha uses two forms in particular — a running stitch and a blanket stitch — often in tandem with collaged materials.

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I joked that he could be the one to help me with my blanket stitch, and he responded that his handwork wasn't very good.

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But a blanket stitch adds an additional visual element, if you have the time and inclination.

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Inside there are two sewing machines, a blanket stitch machine, some hand sewing workstations and to-do lists on the wall.

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It was Tina who opened up a new element to his work by showing him how to bond felt to material and do chain stitch and blanket stitch.

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