How To Do A Beaded Blanket Stitch...


Beaded Blanket Stitch on edge of Penny Rug






Beaded Blanket Stitch on circle of wool



First, let's review the Basic Blanket Stitch...



              Blanket Stitch

*  Bring the threaded needle up through the bottom at 'A'.

*  Take needle to the back at 'B' - going through fabric and back up at 'C' - a short distance from 'A'.  Make sure the thread is under the needle when you emerge at 'C'. 









Regular Blanket Stitch

For regular Blanket Stitch - Thread needle with one 3 strand section of floss and knot one end.  Blanket stitch around edge of wool.  Pull snugly with each stitch,
but not so snugly that it distorts the fabric.






Beaded Blanket Stitch

For Beaded Blanket Stitch - When you complete one regular Blanket Stitch - string one glass bead onto needle, before moving to the next Blanket Stitch.

I like to use Czech Glass Beads, size 6/0, however any size bead would look beautiful.  Always use glass beads as plastic beads could melt when your
project is pressed with an iron.

This is a simple way to add a beautiful finish to your projects !


Enjoy your day...
Rose

18 comments:

  1. Great tutorial and lovely site! Best wishes for your new blog adventures :)

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  2. Thanks so much Janine ! I truly appreciate your support and encouragement. ;)

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  3. Hello Rose, I found you via Karen's Sew Many Ways. I love beadwork and although I know how to bead, I am going to let friends of mine know about your blog. Your tutorial is so easy to follow, they will love it. Good luck with your blogging. Best Wishes Daphne

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  4. Hi Daphne...
    Thanks for your nice comment.
    Glad you are enjoying my blog...enough to pass it on to others !
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Rose

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  5. That is lovely! I would love for you to post it at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase. Just follow the link to the post. :) http://sewlicioushomedecor.com.

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  6. Hi Marti...
    Thanks for your nice comment.
    Glad you stopped by.
    Rose

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  7. I love this idea! Thanks for the info. I am a new follower.

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  8. Hi Nancy...
    I love using the Beaded Blanket Stitch to finish projects !
    Delighted to have you follow me on my Blog. ;)
    Rose

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  9. This is amazing! Thanks for sharing...Warmest

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  10. Hi Wren...
    So glad you visited !
    Rose

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  11. Great tutorial. Being new to penny rugs, this is very helpful to me :)

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  12. Muchas gracias por la explicación. Me ha encantado la idea, para una buena terminación de algunos trabajos. Besos

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  13. Hi Rose,
    What size needle do you use? I want to try this finish on the pineapple pattern I am working on.
    Thank you.
    Rita

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  14. Fantastic blog!!! Love your choice of colors and florals!!!

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  15. I have made dozens and dozens of things with blanket stitch, but always by the seat of my pants. I know - it's a simple skill, but - the point is, this is the clearest illustration of process I've seen about this. Thank you. I just always hold things wrong, and then get confused about where my needle should be. And I mess up the beading every time. I have university degrees and I'm still an idiot.

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  16. Thank you for showing us how to add bead work to our projects.....I'm so excited cant wait to try on my next project. Thanks Again, Karen.

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  17. Love your beaded blanket stitching and your primitive punch needles too!

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