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White Threads FlossTube #18 – more on thread twist

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.


If you’re reading this in an email, you can find the video here: https://youtu.be/FUAEannF2m8

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

May 6th, 2020 | Category: embroidery musings, embroidery stitches, FlossTube, hints and tips, how-to videos

2 comments to White Threads FlossTube #18 – more on thread twist

  • Rachel
    May 8, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    That was very clear, Yvette. Isn’t it wonderful that there is always more to learn!

  • yvette
    May 8, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    Thanks Rachel. I intend to keep learning for the rest of my life! 🙂

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