B - WHIPPED BACK STITCH

The smooth, solid finish of this stitch makes it perfect for words and outlining.

1. Complete a set of back stitches (see Back Stitch in STITCH GLOSSARY).

2. Once a set is complete, bring the needle back down to the first insertion point of the set of back stitches and stitch up through the insertion point, pulling the thread tight (1).

3. Using the needle, weave the thread under the first back stitch on top of the fabric from right to left (2, 3).

4. Pull the thread all the way through, pulling away and along the set of back stitches (4).

5. Bring the needle back around, repeating this action along the entire set of back stitches, always weaving under the stitches from right to left (5).

6. Once the set is complete, push the needle back through the fabric, into the last insertion point of the set of back stitches, and pull tight (6, 7).