November: Embroidery Workshops & Events for Cozy Crafting
I don't know about you, but I am deep into cozy crafting. The darker days, colder temps, wetter weather- all of it combined has me wanting to snuggle up in one of my many thrifted sweaters and craft. Sometimes I'll meet up with friends and we'll watch a TV show (Traitors) or craft over a spread of sweet treats, but most often I'm snuggled up at home with the pups. What about you?
If you're looking for a crafty getaway for you and your friends, or a space you can make a mess (because no one likes cleaning up!) then be sure to join me for a craft class or stop by a craft fair this month! There's 10 beginner-friendly workshops and 2 craft fairs to choose from, so you'll have plenty of stitchy options.
What can you expect with an MCreativeJ workshop? In our hand embroidery and dyeing 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 tried the craft 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!
Ready to get crafty? See what workshops you can take this November and let's get stitching!
November Embroidery Workshops and Events
November 1: Textural Gourd Embroidery from 2:30-4:30pm PST at Swoon City
Want to learn how to create textural embroidery? Join Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a 2 hour, hands-on workshop. We’ll be stitching nobly, texture-filled gourds using the chain stitch, colonial knot, split stitch, and Danish knot. When you join this class, you’ll also receive a full kit that includes a beechwood embroidery hoop, cream cotton fabric, embroidery needle, full skeins of thread, gourd transfer patterns, backing materials, and printed instructions.
November 3: PNW Ornament Embroidery from 5:30-7:30pm at Black Diamond Library
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 6: Winter Botanical Napkin Embroidery from 6-8pm PST at Ugly Baby Workshop
Let's stitch some winter greenery. Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. In this hands-on, two-hour workshop, you’ll learn to embroider the stem stitch, French knot, leaf stitch, and bullion knot stitch to add winter plants to napkins. You 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 7: Maker Mercantile Holiday Bazaar from 10am-3pm at Maker Mercantile
November 7: Wildflower Embroidery Basics from 11am-1:30pm PST at PNW Quilt Museum
Learn to embroider wildflowers in this embroidery basics workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers how to get started with hand embroidery, placing fabric in the hoop, splitting apart thread, knots, an easy pattern transfer method, and a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, stem stitch, lazy daisy stitch, leaf stitch, and French knot. All materials are included to get started on your hand embroidery journey. You'll walk away feeling ready to keep stitching and have a project to keep working on later.
November 8: Sashiko Inspired Visible Mending from 10am-12noon PST at Quilting Mayhem
Want to learn how to stylishly mend your clothing? Sashiko is a Japanese mending technique that uses the running stitch to patch and reinforce garments with stylish geometric stitch patterns. In this 2-hour hands-on workshop with fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ you’ll learn how to get started mending your clothing with sashiko. We’ll cover how to design a pattern, reinforce a garment with a patch, prep your thread, create the running stitch, finish your thread, and care for your garment. All materials are provided.
November 10: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics from 5:30-7:30pm at Renton Library
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 cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch while stitching winter plants 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, cotton 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!
November 12: Bug Embroidery Basics from 6-8pm PST at Ugly Baby Workshop
Are you a bug lover who wants to give hand embroidery a try? Then this workshop is for you! Get started stitching beetles, butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies, and more in this 2-hour hands-on class. Fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will get you started hand embroidering. You’ll be able to select your own bug patterns and thread colors to create a personalized project. Class will cover how to prep your embroidery hoop, easily transfer your pattern, splitting thread, making knots, as well as hand embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, chain stitch, and French knot. This workshop is beginner-friendly and all skill levels are welcome.
November 13: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics from 6:30-8:30pm PST at Make Apothecary
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 cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch while stitching winter plants 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, cotton 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!
November 14: Greenhouse Winter Market from 10-5pm at Sky Nursery
Find MCreativeJ there on November 14th!
November 15: Tree or Wreath Bead Embroidery Ornaments from 2-4pm PST at Ugly Baby Workshop
Add some sparkle to your ornaments this year! Trim your tree with a beadazzled holiday wreath or tree. Learn how to embroider a beginner-friendly wreath or tree, 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, your choice of thread, needle, cotton fabric, assorted beads and sequins, a transfer pattern, and materials to back their ornament.
November 19: Winter Botanical Embroidery Ornaments from 6-8pm PST at Bellevue Club
Looking to spend time with friends and family this holiday season? Why not hand embroider a festive winter botanical ornament? Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a two-hour, hands-on workshop. No embroidery experience needed. Melissa will show you how to embroider a winter botanical ornament. These ornaments are perfect to hang on your tree or give as unique gifts. We’ll use beginner embroidery stitches like the stem stitch, leaf stitch, fly stitch, and French knot. Each attendee will receive a workshop kit that includes a 3-inch embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, white fabric, an embroidery needle, felt, twine, a winter botanical design, and printed instructions.
Sign up for class. - Must be a Bellevue Club Member
Looking for more workshops and crafty events?
Melissa teaches weekly hands-on hand embroidery, mending, dyeing, and upcycling workshops. See all upcoming classes and events to plan your next crafty excursion.
Try Melissa's embroidery books:
Take me home! You can learn embroidery basics, shoe embroidery, 3D stumpwork, and mending (2027) through my hand embroidery books. Each book features full color images, a detailed stitch glossary, beginner to advanced projects, and downloadable patterns.
Take a virtual 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.
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