Blanket Stitch and Pinwheels by Emma Bradstock 12/01/2016 Blanket stitch is commonly used for hand appliqué, but can do so much more. It can be worked in lines for decorative borders and in circles to make pinwheels or spiky rings. Change the stitch length and spacing for different effects. Blanket stitch and pinwheels LEFT Blanket stitch and pinwheels RIGHT