Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots...

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The Scalloped Blanket stitch adds texture
and is easy to do...
but, I recently received over 2 dozen requests
of where to find directions for this stitch !

A "How To / Tutorial" for the 
Scalloped Blanket stitch...





Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Gather your supplies...
sharp needle, thread and scissors. 



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

I am often asked, "How do you hide your knots ?"
In between the layers !
Starting between layers of fabric, 
bring thread to the underside of fabric.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Bring the needle to the front and make a stitch, 
taking needle to the back or underside of fabric.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

As you pull the thread through it will form a small loop.
Slide your needle through this loop.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Pull snugly, but not so snugly that
it distorts the fabric.
Repeat this pattern.
(This is the Blanket Stitch)



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Continue to make evenly spaced stitches.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Regular Blanket Stitch



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

To do the Scalloped Blanket Stitch...
you will first do a Blanket Stitch and then you
will slide the needle through the stitch, as shown.
Keep the thread under the needle tip.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Gently pull the thread through until it is sitting nicely 
on previous thread.  Repeat this process four times
to create a scallop.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com




Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Make another Blanket Stitch.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

(Completed Blanket Stitch)



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Repeat process on each Blanket Stitch...
sliding the needle through the blanket stitch,
as shown, pulling the thread until it sits
nicely on previous thread. Do this four times,
keeping the thread under the needle tip
each time.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

I doesn't take long to form a scalloped row of stitches.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

When you are ready to end...
take needle between the two fabrics.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Knot securely between the fabrics.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Bring thread to the back of fabric, 
directly beside a stitch.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

Take needle 'over and under' a couple 
threads (stitches) on back.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

After doing so, snip thread close to fabric.



Blanket Stitch - Scalloped Blanket Stitch - How To Conceal Knots - ThreeSheepStudio.com

The Scalloped Blanket Stitch


Enjoy your evening. ;)
Rose


11 comments:

  1. That is pretty cool. Don't know I'll ever try it but thanks for showing us.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  2. beautiful stitches, great tutorial♥, thank you, Rose

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  3. Lovely stitch Rose,month think I've seen it before, will have to try it. I stitch my basic blanket stitch with the needle going away not towards me, interesting to see thanks.

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  4. Very pretty! Thank you so much for taking the time to post the instructions! Very clear and detailed!

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  5. Can't wait to try this. Beautiful stitch. Thanks Rose.

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  6. thanks for showing us - I like that stich

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  7. Love the scalloped blanket stitch. I 've never seen it before, but it sure adds a beautiful finish to a project...thank you so much for taking the time to show us!

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  8. I absolutely will try this. It's sorta like the bouillon stitch wrapping it 4 times. The beaded blanket stitch was so easy so I won't be afraid to try this one....after the wedding!! Lol. I also want yo get some of the maple cream fabric. Beautiful!!

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  9. This is lovely, Rose! Thank you so much for showing us how to do the scalloped blanket stitch. I've always used fhe regular blanket stitch, so it will be fun to try a new finish! Your photos and instructions are very clear and easy to understand. I really appreciate it!

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  11. Wow!! I love this scalloped blanket stitch. It really give a pop over the regular blanket stitch. Thank you for sharing.

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