Learn the chain 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 how to do the chain stitch  Take a look at our newest beginner kit - Under the Sea Celebrating the winners of our 20k member giveaway Helpful highlights include a clever dorm room gift idea Maker spotlight: Emily went from Insta-scrolling to totally hooked on embroidery In our world: Exciting insight into our upcoming patterns On The Blog: Chain stitch If you're looking to add some texture and flair to your embroidery, I've got just the thing for you - chain stitch! This gorgeous, looped stitch is so fun to work with and perfect for outlining or filling in areas with a beautiful chain-like effect. I love how forgiving and versatile it is and it always adds that special touch to my projects. Ready to try it out? Head over to the blog, and I'll guide you through every step so you can stitch up something amazing! LEARN CHAIN STITCH

This week I released our newest beginner kit - say hello to Under the Sea 🦭🐟 It's full of ocean magic, with a cheeky seal, a sweet jellyfish and a colorful crew of fishies ready to be stitched into life. It's a super cute, gender-neutral design that's perfect for a nursery or kid's room and you'll get to try out a fun mix of beginner-friendly techniques. If you're after a project that's both adorable and approachable, this one's a total winner! ORDER KIT

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our 20K Member Giveaway 🎉We were blown away by your creativity and heartfelt stories! And now, a big congrats to our three lucky winners: Celeste Bonds, Bernie Rachel, and KC Sturgis who each scored a $100 Clever Poppy Shop voucher. Thank you for being a part of our community. Your support, encouragement and beautiful stitching continue to amaze us every single day 💕 TO THE POST Helpful Highlights This week, our Embroidery for Beginners Facebook group has been buzzing with creativity. Here are some of the highlights: Need a fun summer project? Kris stitched this beach bag right before heading off on vacation and it turned out so good! Get inspired here. Anita shared a memorable gift idea for those heading off to college. Take a look here.  Are you confident with French knots? Share your tips on Simran's post here. Beth's looking for tips on how to best frame her rectangle shaped piece. Add your input here. Plus, tons of other inspiring posts are waiting for you... JOIN OUR FREE BEGINNERS FB GROUP Maker Academy Spotlight This week, Makers Academy member Emily shared how a scroll through Instagram turned into a brand new creative obsession. She said: "I came across Clever Poppy on insta early this year. At the time, I had never thought about trying embroidery, but the patterns looked so pretty and I love learning new skills so I purchased two beginner kits. I just finished my second kit and immediately joined the Maker's Academy so I could find a new pattern to start! I am hooked" JOIN MAKERS ACADEMY

In Our World Things are ticking along beautifully here at the creative side of Clever Poppy! My days have been filled with intricate satin stitch as I fill in the background of our flower stall pattern. Mixed amongst lots of snorkeling, making fresh bread, harvesting coconuts, and cruising around on our boating trip. Bess has been working on lots of different projects, I'm so grateful she is part of our team! She's stitched up our new pencil case, tote bag and throw pillow cover projects. Plus finalized our gardening themed embroidery stickers, and started on the video tutorials for our upcoming road-trip themed beginner kit. So much fun on the horizon for you all! Have a great week everyone.

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