Poppy Garden Embroidery
The insouciant beauty of poppies is nothing if not uplifting! Our Poppy Garden Embroidery Kit taps into the wild whimsy of these wonderful flowers with two totally different Samplers, each based on the same beautiful design.
The Appliqué Sampler (above) captures the rambunctiousness of poppies with colorful wool felt blooms and embroidered details. Like a handful of freshly picked poppies thrown into the breeze, this version is full of energy and merriment!
The Embroidery Sampler (above) uses basic embroidery stitches in exquisite detail to convey the paper-thin delicacy of poppies. In ecru floss on a rich coral linen background, this version uses traditional embroidery techniques to create a thoroughly modern work of art.
It’s a fascinating study to use the same transfer design to make two entirely different pieces. And although they are so different, they’re really happy hanging out together, each enriching the other.
Our Poppy Garden Embroidery Kit includes all the materials and instructions you’ll need to make both Samplers and to dive deep into some of embroidery’s loveliest techniques. You may be surprised by the beauty your own hands create!
Kit
Our Poppy Garden Embroidery Kit includes…
- Two 18 x 26-inch pieces of Purl Soho’s Daily Linen, in Natural Flax and Goji Berry
- Eight 6 x 9-inch pieces of 100% wool felt
- 12 skeins of DMC’s 100% cotton Embroidery Floss in 10 colors
- 12 paper bobbin cards
- 4 embroidery needles
- A needle threader
- Straight pins
- A 4-inch embroidery hoop
- Two 12-inch wooden dowels (for hanging)
- Poppy Garden Embroidery Pattern + Transfers, with step-by-step instructions and 3 sheets of iron-on transfers, including extra transfers for sowing poppies everywhere!
These are enough materials to make two finished Samplers (one Appliqué and one Embroidery), each measuring 15 x 12-inches.
Pattern + Transfers
If you already have what you need or want to create your own color story, pick up just the Poppy Garden Embroidery Pattern + Transfers, which includes thorough how-to instructions and three sheets of iron-on transfers.
Other Materials
The materials here are all included in the Kit, but if you’re embarking on your own palette, they may come in handy!
- For more felt color ideas, browse our collection of Wool Felt Bundles. (Please note that these pieces of felt are slightly bigger than the ones in the Kit.)
- Pick up our Embroidery Floss Bundle in Poppy Garden. (Note that only this particular Bundle has enough colors to follow the Kit’s instructions, but you can create your own Bundle by buying individual skeins of DMC’s Embroidery Floss. You’ll need twelve skeins, including three that are the same color.)
- And to choose your own color fabric, look through our collection of Daily Linen and pick your favorite!
Update 2024: You can explore our current collection of beautiful fabrics and supplies on our page of Sewing Tools + Notions!
Hello , id love to get this kit but live overseas could you give me the Volumetric weight (kg) = [length(cm) x breadth(cm) x height(cm)] / 5,000cm
So i can check prices for another shipping company from the US please as 32.25usd is 45 NZD and just to expensive to justify .
thank you so much
Hello Rox,
Thank you for reaching out! This kit comes in a tube that is approximately 13cm x 13cm x 32cm and weighs 611 grams. I hope this helps- let me know if you have any further questions!
Marilla
Just beautiful the poppies kit. I could never afford it I am retired on social security. Thought you would like to know your work is awesome.
Hello Joyce,
Thank you for these lovely words of encouragement! We hear you! We totally understand that sometimes our project suggestions are more of an inspiration than a reality for many people. We are always happy to recommend less expensive (but still beautiful!) alternatives. In this case, you could get the Poppy Garden Pattern and the supplies for the embroidered version separately. For a Kit alternative I would recommend looking at our lovely Mini Sampler Kit.
Thank you so much for asking. We’re sure that lots of other readers will thank you, too!
Happy Crafting!
-Marilla
Is it possible to buy just the wool embroidery kit?
Hi Mary,
Thanks for writing in! We do not offer a separate kit for each sampler, but we do offer all the materials separately on our site! On the Product Details page of the Poppy Garden Embroidery Pattern + Transfers, you can find links to most of the materials necessary. We also have our Felt Bundles and Embroidery Floss Bundles in the Poppy Garden colorway available separately.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Is this kit suitable for someone who has never done any embroidery? Are there stitch instructions?
Hello Beth,
Thank you for reaching out! There are detailed stitch instructions included in the Pattern booklet, though the instructions do assume some basic embroidery knowledge. For a first time embroiderer I would recommend checking out our Beginner Sampler Kit which goes into more detail about how to prepare your materials and basic embroidery technique.
I hope this helps and Happy Stitching!
-Marilla
I would love to have this but it is way too expensive for me …it is very nice…you need to lower the price…
Hello Brenda,
We hear you! We totally understand that sometimes our project suggestions are more of an inspiration than a reality for many people. We are always happy to recommend less expensive (but still beautiful!) alternatives. In this case, you could get the Poppy Garden Pattern and the supplies for the embroidered version separately. The kit comes with everything you need for both the Appliqué version and the embroidered version. If you are interested in the Embroidered version you could get the materials separately, you will need; Embroidery Needles, Fabric (we used Daily Linen), Embroidery Floss, a 4-inch embroidery hoop and Bobbins.
Thank you so much for asking. We’re sure that lots of other readers will thank you, too!
Happy Crafting!
-Marilla
What is your procedure for mailing the kit to an address in India and how do I pay?
Hello Meera,
Thank you for reaching out! If you go to the Poppy Garden Kit page and then put it in your Basket, you can then proceed to check out. Here is a link to our international shipping rates.
Happy Crafting!
-Marilla
I purchased this kit. I realize that some may find the price higher than hoped, but the materials and instructions and generous provision of both make the price quite reasonable. I have been a fan of the shop since it’s opening and have always been delighted with my purchases.
I just purchased this and it will be a challenge for me to make, but I have high hopes. You have a wonderful products. I especially love the CREATE section. I have purchased from you before and made a few things, but I love the creativity here. I also think your products are reasonably priced. Thank you for providing us lovely things to do.
Hi Diane,
Thanks so much for the compliments! We are always trying to inspire our customers to learn new techniques and make beautiful things! If you need any help on your embroidery, don’t forget we have many tutorials here
Happy Embroidering!
Jessica
I’m just another person who would love to buy your poppies kit but can’t afford it…
Hi Lynn
Thanks for writing in! We understand that sometimes our project suggestions are more of an inspiration than a reality for many people. We are happy to recommend a less expensive (but still beautiful!) alternative. The Poppy Garden Pattern Embroidery Floss Bundle and the other supplies can be purchased separately, and are listed under the product details, allowing you to buy as you need. I hope this helps!
Best
Jessica
Which exact color floss is used for the poppies? I’d like to just get the materials for the embroidery. Thanks!
Hi Anya,
Great question! This kit includes one embroidery floss skein each in colors 165, 3340, 3363, 608, 956, 967, 917, 779, and 989, and three skeins of Ecru-3.
Best,
Julianna
Can you list the colors for the wool felt? I think I have some pink and off white felt that looks similar to the bundle, but I’d like to purchase the other colors. Thanks!
Hi Sher,
Thanks for reaching out! The colors we used in the Poppy Garden Kit WOLLFILZ Wool Felt Pieces, 1mm in 63, 68, 91, 69, 18, 27, 4, and 5!
All the best,
Gianna
I would like to make the poppy embroidery… it looks like ecru or cream stitching on a poppy-orange background in the photo but the kit contains more floss colours. I like the simplicity of the single colour stitching. Could you clarify this please?
Suzanne
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for reaching out! There is only one version of the kit and you can find what each kit contains under the MATERIALS section of the pattern. The kit includes enough materials to make both versions, so you can make the simple versions, the cream stitching on the Goji Berry background, and also the colorful version with the felt pieces on the Flax background!
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
I am one more person who loves this kit but finds the price too high. Also, I am unable to download the pattern which leaves me without anything. If I could get a paper of the patterns, I would consider purchasing them. But as things stand, I will find another site to purchase from. I am disappointed.
Hi Laura,
Thank you so much for writing in. We’re so sorry to hear that you’re disappointed with the price of the Poppy Garden Embroidery Kit. We hope we can illuminate its pricing for you….
The kit includes Two 18 x 26-inch pieces of Purl Soho’s Daily Linen, eight 6 x 9-inch pieces of 100% wool felt, 12 skeins of DMC’s 100% cotton Embroidery Floss in 10 colors, 12 paper bobbin cards, 4 embroidery needles, a needle threader, straight pins, a 4-inch embroidery hoop, two 12-inch wooden dowels, and Poppy Garden Embroidery Pattern + Transfers with 3 sheets of iron-on transfers. Altogether, these items purchased individually would cost more than the kit itself!
In answer to your question about the pattern, the poppy garden embroidery pattern + transfers are only available as a hard copy, not a PDF since the file itself is too big to be sent by email. It also contains iron-on transfers which can’t be replicated through normal printing. However, we could send you a compressed file of the pattern! If you’re interested in that, please reach out to us at [email protected].
We really do price our kits as fairly as possible and care very much that our customers feel like they’ve received something special. We’re so sorry you didn’t feel this way, but thank you again for your feedback.
All the best,
Lili