The letter "A" of [Figure 133] shows a good combination of satin-stitch and back-stitching.
Fig. 133. Satin-stitch and back-stitching
Satin-stitch can be worked straight across or on the slant. Most of the modern work is straight, though a great many Germans still prefer to slant their stitches. The work should be held toward you and the needle straight. The padding should be worked lengthwise on the design and the satin-stitch in the opposite direction.
The Chinese do beautiful embroidery, usually in satin-stitch which is not padded and the finest of silks are employed for the work.
Another way of marking is to make a row of French knots along the outline design. A single line script letter lends itself best to this kind of work.
Fig. 134. A simple letter in back-stitching