Stitches

What is the most secure embroidery stitch to use on a baby blanket?

I am embroidering a baby blanket as a shower gift and want to make sure the stitching is very secure so the baby wont be able to pick the stitches out as she gets older. This is my first hand embroidered project.

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1. Any small stitches should work for you. I would avoid large areas of satin stitch, as an older baby could easily get her fingers under the long stitches. Backstitch, cross stitch, lazy-daisy, feather or briar stitch, long-and-short--if they're small, they should be safe. See this glossary for ideas for stitches: http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/stitches/free_embroidery_stitches.html