Following on from White Threads FlossTube 17, quite a few people asked for more discussion of thread twist. So here it is: demonstrations of stem stitch/outline stitch and whipped back stitch and the difference that thread twist makes to them.
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Episode notes
Stitches mentioned in this episode of White Threads Flosstube:
Stem stitch, p146 “The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion” and “The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion” by Yvette Stanton
Outline stitch, p147
Bullion stitch, p18
French knot, p94
Portuguese knotted stem stitch, p148
Satin stitch, p132-135
buttonhole/blanket stitch, p21-22
whipped back stitch, p12
The Left-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion by Yvette Stanton
The Right-Handed Embroiderer’s Companion by Yvette Stanton
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.

That was very clear, Yvette. Isn’t it wonderful that there is always more to learn!
Thanks Rachel. I intend to keep learning for the rest of my life! 🙂