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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Learn the whipped back stitch 🪡

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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:

On the blog: Learn the whipped back stitch
Grow your confidence with our new Intermediate Stitch Sampler
Helpful highlights include a beautiful floral cap project
Maker spotlight: Lisa's fun version of our Under the Sea pattern
In our world: We'd love your ideas for new needle minder designs

On The Blog:
Whipped Back Stitch

Looking to level up your embroidery outlines? Head over to the blog to learn the whipped back stitch! This advanced technique creates smooth, raised borders by wrapping back stitch with a spiral of floss. It's perfect for adding texture and dimension to your designs.

Already comfortable with back stitch? Then you're ready to give this modern twist a try. Check out the step-by-step guide and whip up some gorgeous stitching today!

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New Pattern:
Intermediate Stitch Sampler

Have you been loving the progress you've made with our beginner kits? If you're ready to take the next step in your stitching journey, I've got just the thing!

Our new Intermediate Stitch Sampler is designed especially for makers like you - confident and curious, ready to grow your skills and try something new.

This kit is all about making progress without the pressure. You'll get to learn 11 gorgeous stitches in a relaxed, no-stress way. If you're feeling ready to level up, now's the time to jump in and keep that creative momentum going.

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Helpful Highlights

This week, our Embroidery for Beginners Facebook group has been buzzing with creativity. Here are some of the highlights:

Vicky stitched up a beautiful free-hand floral design on a cap for her daughter. Get inspired here.
Lindsey blew us all away with her unique take on our Bunny Blooms design. Check it out here.
Shelby wants to embroider the sweetest farmers market themed dress for her niece's birthday but she's not sure where to start. Add your ideas here.
Jo is looking for creative ways to use our Halloween stick and stitch pack. Add your suggestions here.

Plus, tons of other inspiring posts are waiting for you...

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Maker Academy Spotlight

This week, Makers Academy member Lisa stitched up our Under the Sea design with a lovely filled in seal.

She said: "Finished the new pattern, this was a gift for my sister! She has an ocean-themed bathroom so it's right at home there."

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In Our World

This week at Clever Poppy, we've been pouring our energy into creating embroidery sticker video tutorials. Bess has been busy filming clear, step-by-step guides to walk you through the stick, stitch, and wash process. It's going to be an incredibly helpful resource, and we can't wait for you to see it!

We've also dreamed up a new embroidery sticker set - this one is 'pet loved' themed and it's sooooooo cute. If you have a fur baby or beloved pet, then I'm sure you'll feel inspired by these designs!

I'm also about to start designing some more needle minders - we've got some popular and much-requested ideas planned (hedgehog, bee etc). But if there is a particular one you'd like, please hit reply to let us know.

Have a great week everyone!