Blanket stitch filling in circles
Blanket stitch filling in circles is a way of filling with Blanket stitch. This way of filling creates a beautiful netlike pattern.
The method of embroidering a blanket stitch filling in circles is simple. First, embroider the circle with a blanket stitch (Buttonhole wheel). Then, add more rows of blanket stitches, one above the other, moving clockwise. If you need to embroider a half-circle, you can change the stitching order and make half the rows back and forth.
The blanket stitch filling in circles will work best on irregular or round shapes. Also, it will look good in a mix with other filling stitches.
Applications of the Blanket stitch in circles:
- Use it to fill spaces in your hand embroidery design.
- This type of filling stitch looks excellent on a patchwork
- Blanket stitch filling in circles is a great choice for mending projects.
More variations of the Blanket stitch for filling:
- Blanket stitch filling
- Honeycomb filling stitch
- Rosette of thorns stitch
Video tutorial
Watch this tutorial and learn how to embroider a Blanket stitch filling in circles.
In this video tutorial, I used a pearl cotton thread for embroidery. You can choose the floss that will match your pattern and design best. Thin threads will look more like a spider web or laces. Bolder yarn will create more daring designs. Also, you can play with colors and make every row of stitches in different colors.
Related projects
Would you like to learn this stitch while practicing? Then, check out the Embroidered zipper pouch tutorial. I used a lot of Blanket stitch filling in circles to embroider the zipper pouch in this tutorial.
What's next?
Looking for some other stitch? Head to the Stitches and Techniques part of this blog and choose the stitch you want to learn!
N.B. Some of the links may take you to the EasyToMake designs blog. This is my older hand embroidery blog. While I’m dedicating all of my energy to the Practical Embroidery blog, the previous version still has a lot of great content!