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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.
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Gather and Craft: October Embroidery Workshops & Events
Learn how to embroider, mend, and upcycle with a hands-on workshop this October from Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
The Story Behind the Pocket Mending Guide & How You Can Pre-Order
Learn what inspired the Pocket Guide to Mending and how you can pre-order your copy of this book by MCreativeJ
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
September Workshops & Events: Learn Embroidery Basics & More
Get back to hand embroidery basics with a hands-on workshop from Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
Learn Stumpwork & More at the Making Zen 2026 Online Retreat
Learn stumpwork from MCreativeJ in the Making Zen 2026 Online Retreat.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Couching on the Couch: An Exploration in Couching Stitches
Relax on your couch while playing around with different couching stitches!
Shannon
3 min read
Our Favorite Times to Stitch this Summer
Embroidery is a fantastic summertime craft project, and our beginner kits are so accessible and cute!
Shannon
2 min read
Stitch the New Botanical Embroidery Kits in Collaboration with Flax and Twine
Beginner to advanced botanical kits designs created by MCreativeJ for Flax and Twine
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
DIY Tutorial: How to Upcycle a Thrifted Knit Shirt with Hand Embroidery
DIY Tutorial: Learn How to Upcycle a Thrifted Knit Shirt Using Hand Embroidery with MCreativeJ
Melissa Galbraith
7 min read
August Workshops & Events: Embroider, Mend, and Upcycle
Learn how to embroider, mend, dye, and upcycle your wardrobe with a hands-on workshop from Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
How to Revitalize and Repair Your Thrifted Wardrobe with 7 DIY Stitch Tutorials
How to Revitalize and Repair Your Thrifted Wardrobe with 7 DIY Stitch Tutorials from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
9 min read
Crafty and Cute Needlework Scissors
Three new pairs of bird needlework scissors available in the MCreativeJ embroidery shop.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Double Darning Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the double darning stitch with this hand embroidery video and DIY step-by-step craft tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Darning Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the darning stitch with this hand embroidery video and DIY step-by-step craft tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
How to Embroider: Interlaced Running Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the interlaced running stitch with this hand embroidery video and DIY step-by-step craft tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
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
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
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
How I Embroidered a Blanket for Florence and the Machine
How I Embroidered a Blanket for Florence and the Machine
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
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
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