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MCreativeJ Embroidery Blog

Here it's all things hand embroidery! Read on for embroidery stitch tutorials, DIY projects, embroidery finds and supply recommendations, upcoming events, and places to find MCreativeJ goods.

How to Embroider: Whipped Running Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial

Learn how to embroider the whipped running stitch with this hand embroidery video and DIY step-by-step craft tutorial from MCreativeJ.

Melissa Galbraith

2 min read

How to Embroider: Double Running/ Holbein Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial

Learn how to embroider the double running/Holbein stitch with this hand embroidery video and DIY step-by-step craft tutorial from MCreativeJ.

Melissa Galbraith

2 min read

New bird kits and stick and stitch patterns are in the shop now

Birding for Beginners: Bird Embroidery Kits and Patterns

Support your birding hobby by stitching up some lovely Spring birds with our three new kits and set of Odd Birds Stick and Stitch patterns.

Shannon

2 min read

Embroidery Workshops to Get Your DIY Crafting On This June

Get your DIY crafting on with a hand embroidery workshop with MCreativeJ this June.

Melissa Galbraith

2 min read

New Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns- Odd Birds and Forest Critters

Odd Birds and Forest Critters: The Newest Stick and Stitch Embroidery Patterns

Embroider the newest stick and stitch embroidery patterns from MCreativeJ featuring odd birds and forest critters.

Melissa Galbraith

3 min read

Embroidered Blanket for Florence and the Machine

How I Embroidered a Blanket for Florence and the Machine

Melissa Galbraith

4 min read

embroidery hoop with back stitches in lavender and green, with text over it stating, 3 back stitch variations to add fun and texture to your embroidery

Add Flair to Your Embroidery with 3 Variations of the Back Stitch

Try 3 fun Back Stitch variations to add a bit of flair to your embroidery!

Shannon

4 min read

Creating a Custom Embroidery Kit for the Henry Ford Museum's Fabric of America Exhibit

How MCreativeJ designed a custom embroidery kit for The Henry Ford's Fabric of America exhibit.

Melissa Galbraith

2 min read

Make Something This May in a Hands-On Workshop

May is all about upcycling! Celebrate with an indigo dye or hand embroidery workshop.

Melissa Galbraith

4 min read

Three Bird Embroidery Kits Fly In for Spring Stitching

Stitch a spring bird with a new beginner, intermediate, or advanced embroidery kit from MCreativeJ.

Melissa Galbraith

2 min read

Week 4: Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along

Week 4: Add the 3D flower petals, finish the embroidery in the hoop + watch the in-depth step-by-step video

Melissa Galbraith

1 min read

April Embroidery Workshops- Mend, Upcycle, and Embroidery Basics

April Embroidery Workshops: Learn Mending, Upcycling, and Embroidery Basics

Mend, upcycle, and get back to stitching basics, with a hand embroidery class from MCreativeJ this April.

Melissa Galbraith

3 min read

Week 3: Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along

Week 3: Thread paint the pansies behind the 3D flower and leaf + watch the in-depth step-by-step video

Melissa Galbraith

1 min read

Week 2: Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along

Week 2: Finish stitching the 3D pansy petals and leaf + watch the in-depth step-by-step video

Melissa Galbraith

1 min read

Week 1: Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along

Week 1: Start stitching the top and bottom 3D pansy petals + watch the YouTube video

Melissa Galbraith

1 min read

March Workshops to Get You Crafting for National Craft Month

Try an in-person or virtual hand embroidery workshop for National Craft month.

Melissa Galbraith

6 min read

Take a Craft Vacation at Craftcation

Spend five days in April at Craftcation, a conference by creatives for creatives.

Melissa Galbraith

2 min read

Turn Flat Embroidery Into 3D Strawberries at the Embroidery Extravaganza

Join the virtual Embroidery Extravaganza. Learn how to embroider Dimensional Stumpwork Strawberries (with me!) along with other techniques from talented artists.

Melissa Galbraith

2 min read