B. Bulgarian Stitch.—Two or more lines of outline stitch laid parallel and close together is known as "Bulgarian Stitch." See Fig. IV b.
Fig. IV c. Split Stitch.
C. Split Stitch.—An outline backstitch with the needle brought up through the previous stitch instead of beside it. See Fig. IV c.
Fig. IV d. Stem Stitch.
D. Stem Stitch.—This is also but a modification of the outline. The backstitches are taken so as to slant slightly in towards the interior of the form, thus giving a little width to the outline. It is necessary to take the stitches a little closer than the cut would indicate in order to avoid spaces between them. This is a very satisfactory way of working stems when it is desired that they should have more width than the simple outline would give. See Fig. IV d.
Fig. IV e. Twisted Outline Stitch.
E. Twisted Outline Stitch.—This stitch should be worked in a frame or hoop, and it will be found a most effective way of working ribbed stems. A double thread of Filo is best adapted to the work. The thread should be brought up on the outline its full length above the framed fabric and the needle turned in the fingers until the thread is well twisted, then holding the twisted thread over the fore-finger of the left hand send the needle down a quarter of an inch in advance on the line; bring it up again close beside the stitch thus laid, about a third back on its length, then send it down again in advance. The width of the stem should be covered with parallel lines of these stitches. One line is not satisfactory, but two or more lie well together. The stitches must be taken uniformly all on one side of the lines. They may be much longer than those of the simple outline. See Fig. IV e.