berryberry

Thanks for hint of making a stitch sampler. What a wonderful idea.

Tartan

Sorry, my eyes missed the 1972 as the year. I thought you had the new 830. Why did Bernina have to re-use numbers anyway?

running1

same here... I finally learned how to do blanket stitch by hand... But I still love my "old 830"... (I got mine in 75')

patchsamkim

You may not be able to do the blanket stitch on your machine, but it is a good idea to try out all the stitches on your machine, and try changing the lengths and widths if you can. You may find a stitch that almost mimic's the blanket stitch by doing that. The blind hem stitch may be one of them. If that doesn't work, you could use your machine's zig-zag stitch to do applique, if you can adjust your width and length to something that will cover the edges well.

SweetWoodruffs

I would practice with a heart or a gingerbread man piece. When I worked in a quilt store, this is what we did. They have curves and points to practice on. Hope you get it figured out and enjoy the process.

Nammie to 7

I was confused with the number of the machine also - I have the "new" 830 and it has a couple button hole stitches. Those Berninas last forever don't they!!

twinkie

I have not done the blanket stitch by machine, sorry.

skjack

you can use the blind hem stitch and shorten the stitch lenght and it almost looks like the blanket stitch. just test it out.

OldHairTwister

No help from me I'm still trying to learn everything that my new Brothers will do. It is fun though. I like the idea of a stitch Bible.

dsews2

My babylock machine doesn't have the blanket stitch either but i just tried the hem stitch and shell stitch using a smaller number and they don't look to bad....thanks for the suggestions