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There is a variety of different blanket stitches for appliqué. On Row 2, starting with stitch
number 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, they all have a similar look, but they do stitch out a little
differently.
For example, this one has two stitches in between each of the bites that jump in. This
one goes back and forth three times, and then jumps in two times, so it gives you a much
heavier look. Then, this one is the one down, one in, one down, one in.
Of course, all of these can be made wider and longer, which I like to spread out based
on the size of the project I’m going around. Something really small, I’m going to use
a smaller stitch. Something that’s bigger, I’m going to get it to be proportioned to
the size that’s really going to look good.
You can definitely have some other uses. Don’t forget. Other decorative stitches can still
give you the same look around an appliqué, but just like a little heart here.
I’ve also put on the transparent B foot, which is an option for this machine. It also
has a line down the middle that you can line up with your fabric by moving the needle position
to the right or to the left through the Alt setting of this stitch, so you can get it
all lined up. Sometimes, I like to just bump it around, move that needle so that it is
right even with the red line. Then I have something to guide with.
Let me go ahead and lengthen this out. There we go. Set the needle to stop in the down
position for easy pivoting, and away you go. You need to get a feel for how to guide around
a project, so do some practicing.
You also want to, when you are pivoting, stop with the needle on the right side. Tap your
toe a little bit to bring that needle back to the right, if it is sitting on the left,
and then easily work it around the project here. The idea is to keep the bite that is
coming in perpendicular to the edge.
Again, practice a little bit, and then before you know it, you’ll be doing appliqué around
your project effortlessly. Then, pick the stitch that you love the best.