me + my boys: Try the stem stitch for curves and lines ✨🧵

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Try the stem stitch for curves and lines ✨🧵

FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $70

Beginner Kits

Stick & Stitch

Hi there Britta!

I hope you are enjoying your week so far! Here's what's new this week at Clever Poppy.

In today's email:

Take a look at our new Bunny Basket pattern
On the blog: Learn the stem stitch for consistent lines and curves
Helpful highlights include pointers for long and short stitch
Maker Spotlight: Our Academy members are loving this month's exclusive Easter design
In our world: Working on a new pattern in our cute black cat series

New Arrival: Bunny Basket

Our final Easter pattern of the year is here! Bunny Basket has just landed, and it's such a fun one to stitch 🐇

It's beginner-friendly, with plenty of cute detail and texture to keep things interesting. Whether you're making it for a little one, adding a festive touch to your home or just want a relaxing project, this design is a great way to get into the Easter spirit.

ORDER BUNNY BASKET

On The Blog:
Stem Stitch

Stem stitch is a really lovely option if you're wanting to do lines or curves, as it creates this really nice, consistent line. I love to use stem stitch in my embroidery on words and letters, but there are many different uses for it!

This stitch has a really classy, elegant look and you can even use it to fill in spaces with rows of it lined up together. I think you're going to really like it! Read our blog post for step-by-step instructions on this technique.

READ THE BLOG POST

Helpful Highlights

This week, our Embroidery for Beginners Facebook group has been buzzing with creativity, from beautiful finished projects to helpful advice being shared. Here are some of the highlights:

Are you a lefty? Marilee asked for advice and got some great tips you'll want to see here.
If you have a hard time getting your long & short stitch to blend just right, check out the pointers given to Valarie here.
If you're a book-lover you have to check out Teri's latest project. Add your recommendations for a frame to display it here.
Tash found a clever way to make sure her son's Kinder hat doesn't get mixed up. Take a peek here.

Plus, tons of other inspiring posts are waiting for you... Don't forget to invite your friends and family to join our free group!

JOIN OUR FREE BEGINNERS FB GROUP

Makers Academy Spotlight

Every month inside the Makers Academy, I share a special pattern just for members and this month's Easter Basket design has totally stolen the show! The results are so cute, I just had to show off a few of my faves from Susan M., Heather C., and Sharyn H. 😍

JOIN THE MAKERS ACADEMY

In Our World

And another week has flown by! We've all been working on lots of different projects - for me it's been a new pattern in our cute black cat series. Do you remember our Purrfect Potion pattern, with a furry little face peeking out of a Halloween cauldron? Well this time our little friend is hiding amongst some pot plants. I'll include a sneak peek pic below - it's been fun to stitch up!

I'm also working on a new intermediate stitch sampler, and brushing up on the tutorials to go with it. That'll be a great next step once you're feeling more confident with your embroidery skills!

Have a great week everyone!