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blanket stitch
1noun
- 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
2[ blang-kit-stich ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to sew using a blanket stitch.
blanket stitch
noun
- a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material
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Word History and Origins
Origin of blanket stitch1
First recorded in 1875–80
Origin of blanket stitch2
First recorded in 1955–60; v. use of blanket stitch
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Example Sentences
Fasten the thread by taking running stitches under the last blanket stitch on the wrong side.
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You can make the blanket stitch close together around the edge.
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Suppose you plan to make the block pattern of the blanket stitch all around the edge of the table runner.
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Work the blanket stitch all around four sides with the heavy brown linen or cotton thread.
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Can you think of any pretty articles to make for the fair or for surprise gifts on which the blanket stitch can be used?
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