Let's Cozy Craft! November Embroidery Workshops & Events
- Melissa Galbraith
- Oct 14
- 7 min read
November is the perfect time to dive into all things cozy crafts. And what could be cozier than hand embroidery? This November there are 12 opportunities for you to give hand embroidery a try and fulfill those cozy craft daydreams. No matter if you're new to hand embroidery or a seasoned stitcher, there are classes for all skill levels. You can try your hand with a beginner embroidery workshop stitching mushrooms, winter botanicals, moths, or ornaments. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, learn to embroider your clothing, create a fabric landscape, or stitch a photo frame. Want an even stitchier challenge? Try stumpwork or needle lace! With workshops happening on weekdays and weekends, throughout the month, you're sure to find a way to squeeze some cozy crafting into your schedule.
Plus, with an MCreativeJ embroidery class you'll enjoy a hands-on workshop with materials provided. You'll learn new skills, techniques, and get to ask all the questions you'd like. Even if you've never embroidered before, you'll start at the very beginning and be guided through step-by-step. I try to make every class approachable and fun as you learn something new!
What are you waiting for? See what workshops are happening this November and let's get cozy crafting!
November Embroidery Workshops and Events
November 1: Woodland Napkin Embroidery from 10am-12 pm at Wyldwood Creative
Bring the woodlands to your table with these embroidered napkins. From flowers to trees and fruits to mushrooms, these forest forage designs are perfect to celebrate spring and summer dining. Join Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a 2 hour, hands-on workshop stitching your own unique napkins. We’ll cover the seed stitch, stem stitch, detached chain stitch, French knot, and button hole stitch. When you join this class, you’ll also receive a full kit that includes a beechwood embroidery hoop, two white cotton napkins, an embroidery needle, full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, forest forage transfer patterns, and printed instructions.
November 2: Photo Frame Embroidery from 10:30am-12:30pm at Quilting Mayhem
Want to create an embroidered photo frame keepsake? Create a personalized hand stitched frame to remember a special memory, location, event, and more. This two-hour hands-on class with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will get you started with hand embroidering a photo frame. Each person will be able to choose from a variety of nature inspired patterns and thread colors to create a personalized project. Class will cover hand embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, stem stitch, and French knot. Frame fits up to a 4x3 photo best. *Photo is an example of what can be created with this class. Designs will vary.
November 3: Stumpwork Butterfly Pin Workshop with Snohomish CTA
Want to create textural embroidery that pops off the fabric? Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ to learn stumpwork. Stumpwork is a type of textural embroidery that uses padding and wire to create sculptural elements that stand out from the fabric creating 3D elements. In this 3 hour class you’ll learn how to make wire slip butterfly wings. These wings will be moveable and flutter away from the fabric. After stitching the wings, you’ll be able to finish your embroidery in a pin setting to wear. All materials are included. This class is best suited for makers that have stitched before, however all are welcome.
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November 7: Winter Botanical Napkin Embroidery from 6:30-8:30pm at Monster
Let's stitch some winter greenery. Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll use the stem stitch, French knot, leaf stitch, and bullion knot stitch to add winter plants to napkins in this hands-on, two-hour workshop. Each attendee will receive a workshop kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, two white cotton napkins, winter botanical transfer designs, an embroidery needle, and printed instructions. Whether you're an embroidery newbie or a stitching pro, you're sure to learn new stitches, techniques, and tips!
November 8: Beaded Wreath Ornament Embroidery from 1-3pm at Make Apothecary
Add some sparkle to your ornaments this year! Trim your tree with a beadazzled holiday wreath. Learn how to embroider a beginner-friendly wreath, then make it your own with beads and sequins. This beginner-friendly workshop will cover the split back stitch, detached chain stitch, and beaded seed stitch. Each attendee will receive a full kit with a 3-inch hoop, full skeins of thread, needle, cotton fabric, assorted beads and sequins, a transfer pattern, and materials to back their ornament.
November 9: Mushroom Embroidery Basics from 1-3pm at Woodmont Library
Let’s stitch magical mushrooms! Learn to embroider a playful bunch of fungi in this embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, back stitch, reverse chain stitch, long and short satin stitch, and French knot. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, mushroom transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.
November 12: Pacific Northwest Ornament Embroidery from 6-8pm at UW Botanic Gardens
Celebrate the mountains, greenery, and waterways of the Pacific Northwest with this hand embroidered ornament. Perfectly sized at 3 inches for trimming your tree or displaying all year round. This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect way to celebrate the PNW landscape. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ in this 2-hour, hands-on embroidery workshop. You’ll learn how to get started with hand embroidery as well as beginner stitches like the satin stitch, back stitch, reverse chain stitch, and long and short satin stitch.
November 15: Fabric Landscapes at Wonderspace Workshops Maker Retreat
Let’s create collage landscapes with fabric! Learn how to create your own fabric landscape using applique embroidery with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop will cover how to pair fabrics to create your own unique landscapes, basic applique and beginner-friendly embroidery stitches like the running stitch, chain stitch, French Knot, and fly stitch. Each participant will receive a full class kit that includes an embroidery hoop, cotton fabrics, full skeins of embroidery thread, embroidery needle, sewing pins, backing materials, and printed instructions.
November 16: Needle Lace Flowers from 1-3pm at Make Apothecary
Want to learn how to create needle lace? Craft delicate flowers and leaves out of a needle and thread. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ to craft your own needle lace flowers. In this 2-hour, hands on workshop, you’ll create your own flower design, learn how to couch thread, then use the buttonhole stitch to stitch the needle lace into place. You can even add beads if you’d like! This is a beginner-friendly workshop and all materials are included.
November 16: Clothing Embroidery from 5-7pm at Picket Fence Art Studio
Cover up stains and small holes in your clothing with hand embroidery. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop. Simply bring a garment to embroider and we’ll provide you with playful nature-inspired sample designs to stitch. This class will cover helpful dos and don’ts of embroidering garments as well as stitches best suited for your individual garment and pattern. Each attendee will also receive an embroidery hoop, thread, needle, and stabilizer to get started. This workshop is beginner-friendly and no prior embroidery experience is required.
November 18: Fluffy Moth Embroidery from 5-7pm at Black Diamond Library
You’ll be a flutter over these whimsical and fluffy moths. Do you want to learn to create fluffy stitches? Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith for an embroidery workshop. In a two hour, hands-on workshop we’ll cover a variety of embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, fly stitch stitch, French knot, and turkey work. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, moth transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions. This workshop is for makers of all skill levels and no prior embroidery experience is required.
November 19: Beaded Wreath Ornament Embroidery from 6:30-8:30pm at Paper Luxe, Gig Harbor
Add some sparkle to your ornaments this year! Trim your tree with a beadazzled holiday wreath. Learn how to embroider a beginner-friendly wreath, then make it your own with beads and sequins. This beginner-friendly workshop will cover the split back stitch, detached chain stitch, and beaded seed stitch. Each attendee will receive a full kit with a 3-inch hoop, full skeins of thread, needle, cotton fabric, assorted beads and sequins, a transfer pattern, and materials to back their ornament.
November 20: Fabric Landscapes from 6:30-8:30pm at Monster
Let’s create collage landscapes with fabric! Learn how to create your own fabric landscape using applique embroidery with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop will cover how to pair fabrics to create your own unique landscapes, basic applique and beginner-friendly embroidery stitches like the running stitch, chain stitch, French Knot, and fly stitch. Each participant will receive a full class kit that includes an embroidery hoop, cotton fabrics, full skeins of embroidery thread, embroidery needle, sewing pins, backing materials, and printed instructions.
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Can't join me for an in-person workshop?
Try my Domestika course! This virtual workshop is a great way to learn at your own pace from where ever you are! My course will walk you through how to create a stained glass inspired embroidery. It's beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who wants to get into hand embroidery.
