Blanket Stitch Triangles
Blanket Stitch Triangles is a decorative variation of the simple Blanket Stitch for edging, embellishments, and surface embroidery.
The method of the stitch is straightforward – four Blanket Stitches are positioned to create a triangle, filled with two parallel diagonal stitches that partially fill the space.
Both sides of this stitch are very similar – only the top bar is missing on the reverse side.
Applications of the Blanket Stitch Triangles
Blanket Stitch Triangles look great on the edges of the garments and household textiles. You can secure the seams and decorate them at the same time with this needlework technique.
Besides that, this stitch is used in crazy quilting and modern surface embroidery for bold outlines and decorative borders.
More stitches from the Blanket Stitch family
For more variations of the Blanket Stitch for filling, outlines, edges and decorative borders, read the article “Blanket Stitch And Its Variations“.
Learn how to embroider Blanket Stitch Triangles
Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Blanket Stitch Triangles quickly. If you are a visual learner, watch a video lesson in the tutorial or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel to learn this hand embroidery stitch faster.
How to embroider Blanket Stitch Triangles
Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial
1. Mark two parallel lines on the fabric (or one line, parallel to the edge of the fabric). Start on the top left corner, with a diagonal stitch from the top line downwards and to the right.
2. Take the needle back to the top left corner, inside the loop of the working thread. This will form a diagonal Blanket stitch slanted to the left.
3. Make one more slanted Blanket stitch. This stitch is shorter, but parallel to the first one.
4. Add the third slanted stitch. This one is the shortest.
5. Finally, add the fourth Blanket stitch. This stitch is slanted to the right, and its leg is positioned in the same spot as the leg of the first stitch. This final stitch closes the triangle.
6. Repeat the first step to start a new triangle. Make as many Blanket Stitch Triangles as required to embellish the entire edge.
Video tutorial
Tools and materials I used for this sampler
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What’s next?
If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. So, grab your hoop and needle, and let’s stitch our way to creative bliss!
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