me + my boys: Add 3D texture with the turkey stitch 🦃

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Add 3D texture with the turkey 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 turkey stitch for added texture
A first look at an upcoming summer pattern
Helpful highlights include a sweet chocolate themed apron
Maker spotlight: Megan's adorable Under the Sea otter
In our world: A sneak peek at a new needle minder design

On The Blog:
Turkey stitch

Looking to add some fun, 3D texture to your embroidery? You'll love the turkey stitch! 🦃

This versatile technique lets you create loops or tails that can be snipped or left intact, making it perfect for shaggy textures, hairstyles, or even fluffy flowers.

Whether you're going for a soft, snipped effect or long flowing threads, turkey stitch is an exciting way to bring dimension to your projects.

Ready to give it a try? Head to the blog for a step-by-step guide, tips and creative ideas to explore this playful technique!

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Sneak Peek

I've got something extra special blooming behind the scenes… and I can't wait to share it with you! 🌻

This new kit is the next release in my seasonal floral beginner series, and it's packed with all the bright, joyful energy of summer. It's guaranteed to bring a big dose of sunny vibes to your hoop (and your home!).

That's all I can say for now - but trust me, you won't want to miss this one. Keep an eye on your inbox… the reveal is coming very soon!

Helpful Highlights

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

Do you sign your finished projects? Share your photos with how you make your mark on Kami's post here.
Clare gave her Gardening Bee project a purr-fect twist by adding an adorable kitty! Cat lovers, you have to see it - get inspired here.
Looking for a good book on embroidery? Check out everyone's suggestions on Breanna's post here.
Valeria stitched the sweetest chocolate-themed apron! If you love to cook (or just love chocolate), you've got to see it here.

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

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Maker Academy Spotlight

This week, Makers Academy member Megan shared her adaptation of our Under the Sea pattern - complete with the cutest otter 🦦

She said: "WOW! It's been a while since I let myself sit down and stitch! SO therapeutic! I fell in love with this pattern but wanted to change out the seal for a sea otter like we see here in Alaska and of course he needed to be eating a sea urchin.

I LOVE how this turned out and just had to share! (Also used a strand of blue running through the jellyfish's tentacles to bring out the blue of some of the fish).

I was nervous about doing long and short stitch for the sea otter because I haven't done a lot of that, but I think it turned out really cute! My favorite part though, is the sea urchin on the ocean floor. 😍"

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In Our World

We've been chuckling here at Clever Poppy at this hilarious review left by our lovely customers husband:

5 ⭐ (Stitch Sampler Beginner Kit)

Title: Mother's Day Gift

"My wife has stopped talking to me. whenever she has free time she is stitching. she already finished the beginner kit and is now working on cozy cat. this is all your fault" - K S

Ha! It sounds like wifey has totally caught the embroidery bug and she's stitching up a storm 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I wonder if any of you (or your partner) can relate?

On the creative side I've been designing up the new needle minders - I'll share a sneak peek of a mockup. Bess has been designing Halloween patterns (so fun!) and creating a wonderful video experience for our upcoming summer floral row kit.

Hope you all have a wonderful week and get to fit in lots of stitching!