Hello November! Hello cooler weather! And hello cozy crafting. This time of year has me baking more (like these gooey brownies and this comfy chili mac and cheese), digging into my embroidered sweater collection, and spending more time inside. If you're looking to pick up a cozy craft (hello embroidery!) or want to find the perfect gift for your crafty friends and family, then see what's in store this November.
November 3: Virtual Embroidered Bee T-Shirt from 6-8pm PST
Have you ever wanted to add embroidery to your t-shirt? Well now you can! Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ in a two-hour in-person workshop. You'll learn the leaf stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, and stem stitch to create this bee and leaf design, specifics of how to embroider on clothing, and tips and tricks to making your embroidered clothing last. Simply bring your own t-shirt and let's get stitching. Class participants will receive a materials kit that includes DMC embroidery thread, an embroidery needle, a transfer pattern, iron on stabilizer, an embroidery hoop, printed instructions and live instruction. Register for class by October 27 to have materials mailed to you.
November 6-7: Renegade Craft San Francisco
Find unique handmade gifts from local makers at this curated market with Renegade Craft. Find more event details here.
November 9: Cactus Holiday Ornaments from 6-8pm PST at Monster
Looking to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Why not stitch a quirky cactus ornament together in our holiday cactus ornament workshop? Fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will share how to create Santa hat and Christmas light cactus ornaments in a two hour, hands-on workshop. No embroidery experience needed. We’ll cover basic hand embroidery stitches so you can create your own playful cactus holiday ornament. These ornaments are perfect to hang on your tree or give as unique gifts. Each attendee will receive a supply kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, white fabric, a transfer pen, an embroidery needle, felt, twine, and printed instructions. Register for this workshop here.
November 16: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics from 6-8pm PST at Monster
Stitch the botanicals of winter from the comfort of our fun classroom with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll cover embroidery basics while stitching winter plants in this hands-on, two hour in-person workshop. Each attendee will receive a supply kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, surprise pattern fabric, winter botanical transfer designs, an embroidery needle, felt, a sawtooth hook, and printed instructions. Whether you're an embroidery newbie or a stitching pro, you're sure to learn new stitches, techniques, and tips! Register for this workshop here.
November 17: Virtual Pacific Northwest Pendant from 6-8pm PST with Spacecraft
Calling all pacific northwest lovers! Want to learn how to hand embroider a mountain range landscape pendant? Join Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for an online 2-hour workshop. This hands-on, virtual experience includes all the materials you’ll need to create a beautiful hand embroidered pendant. The workshop covers beginner friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, back stitch, reverse chain stitch, and long and short satin stitch. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a rectangular pendant, full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, an embroidery hoop, blue pattern fabric, printed instructions, and an embroidery needle. Please register by November 10 to receive your kit in time. Please register by November 10th to join in the stitching fun.
November 18: Virtual Cactus Snow Globe from 6-8pm PST with Monster
Winter is the time for comfort, good food, family, and a cozy craft. So let's celebrate the season with a snow globe cactus embroidery. This beginner-friendly hand embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbratih of MCreativeJ makes festive crafting fun for your family near or together from afar! Our live, online, 2-hour workshop will cover basic embroidery stitches and techniques as we create a cactus snow globe design. All materials will be mailed to you and kits include: an embroidery hoop, blue pattern fabric, embroidery needle, full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, a transfer design, hoop backing materials, and printed instructions. Register here by November 11 to have your kit mailed to you in time for class.
November 19: Virtual Embroidered Lettering with Jenny Lemons from 5-7pm PST
Want to add a cute phrase or snarky saying to your embroidery? Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a two-hour, hands-on virtual workshop. We'll cover 5 different beginner-friendly embroidery stitches that are great for stitching lettering, along with tips and tricks to stitch your favorite phrases. Register for this class by November 12 to have materials mailed to you.
November 20: Cactus Snow Globe from 11am-1pm PST at Monster
Winter is the time for comfort, good food, family, and a cozy craft. So let's celebrate the season with a snow globe cactus embroidery. This beginner-friendly hand embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbratih of MCreativeJ makes festive crafting fun for your family! Our in-person, 2-hour workshop will cover basic embroidery stitches and techniques as we create a cactus snow globe design. All materials for class are included: an embroidery hoop, blue pattern fabric, embroidery needle, full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, a transfer design, hoop backing materials, and printed instructions. Register here to join us for this holiday themed embroidery workshop.
November 21: Holiday Sweater Cactus Ornament from 12-2pm PST at A Little Knitty
Looking to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Why not stitch a quirky cactus ornament together in a craft workshop? Fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will share how to create a cactus wearing a holiday sweater ornaments in an in-person, two-hour, hands-on workshop. No embroidery experience needed. We’ll cover basic hand embroidery stitches so you can create your own playful cactus holiday ornament. These ornaments are perfect to hang on your tree or give as unique gifts. Each attendee will receive a workshop kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, white fabric, an embroidery needle, felt, twine, transfer paper, and printed instructions. Save your spot here to stitch yourself a playful holiday cactus ornament.
November 21: Mountainscapes from 5-7pm PST at Wyldwood Creative
From the mountains to the desert, adventure is calling! Learn to embroider a whimsical mountainscape in this in-person embroidery basics workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers 5 beginner-friendly embroidery stitches, including the satin stitch, back stitch, long and short satin stitch, chain stitch, and reverse chain stitch. Melissa will share how to create texture and dimension with different embroidery stitches, an easy design transfer method, and tips and tricks to make embroidery easy and fun. Each attendee will receive a full workshop kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, transfer design, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a peach fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. Register for class here.
November 27-28: Everett Makers Market Shop Small Holiday Weekend from 10am-6pm PST
Shop small from local makers this holiday season. Join the Everett Makers Market and 50+ local makers for this first holiday market of the season. More event details here.
November 30: Virtual Holiday Sweater Cactus Ornaments from 5-7pm with Jenny Lemons
Looking to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Why not stitch a quirky cactus ornament together in an online workshop? Fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will share how to create a cactus wearing a holiday sweater ornaments in an online two-hour, hands-on workshop. No embroidery experience needed. We’ll cover basic hand embroidery stitches so you can create your own playful cactus holiday ornament. These ornaments are perfect to hang on your tree or give as unique gifts. Each attendee will receive a workshop kit mailed to their door that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, white fabric, an embroidery needle, felt, twine, and printed instructions. A recording of the workshop will be available after class. Register for this virtual workshop by November 23 to have your class kit mailed to your door.
For more workshops and events, visit our Events page and let's get stitchy!