Stem stitch - embroidery how-to, quick video, and step by step guide

What is the stem stitch and how do I use it? The stem stitch is a traditional outline stitch in hand embroidery. It has a twisted look, which gives this stitch a flowing texture, different than that of the backstitch or split stitch. It is often used for stems in simple embroidery flowers. In the Stitching Raccoon Samp