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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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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
Celebrate Hand Embroidery with these February Workshops & Events
Try a hand embroidery or dyeing workshop for National Embroidery month.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
January FlossTube: Capturing the Year with a Thread Journal
Why I'm starting a thread journal for 2026 and how you can too.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Develop Your Stitching Skills: Learn New Embroidery Techniques with Sew Expo 2026 Workshops
Learn hand embroidery and build you skills with Sew Expo workshops by Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
Embroider Animals of the Pacific Northwest with the Newest Stick and Stitch Patterns from MCreativeJ
Embroider Animals of the Pacific Northwest with the Newest Stick and Stitch Patterns from MCreativeJ
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Take A Craft Class In the New Year: January 2026 Workshops
Start 2026 off with an embroidery or dyeing workshop!
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Have You Read It: Felt Craft Fun
Learn more about Jess DeVos's new beginner-friendly felt hand embroidery book, Felt Craft Fun.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
December FlossTube 11: Embroidery Sampler Collective In-Depth Book Look
Take an in-depth look at Embroidery Sampler Collective book with this FlossTube video by MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
10 Knot Stitches That Create Textural Embroidery & How to Make Them
Learn how to create 10 hand embroidery knots and stitches that add texture to your stitching.
Melissa Galbraith
9 min read
How to Embroider: Palestrina Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Embroider the Palestrina stitch with this beginner-friendly embroidery video & step-by-step DIY tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
December Stitching Workshops and Craft Events
Craft events and classes happening this December with MCreativeJ and how you can take part and get crafty!
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
Join the Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along
Join the Wild Pansy Stumpwork Stitch Along
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Continuous Drizzle Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn to embroider the continuous drizzle stitch with this easy hand embroidery video & step-by-step stitch tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
10 Line Stitches to Use for Filling Spaces in Hand Embroidery
Try these 10 line work stitches to fill spaces in your next embroidery project. Step-by-step tutorials and videos.
Melissa Galbraith
9 min read
How to Embroider: Multi-Bead Drizzle Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Embroider the drizzle stitch and add beads with this beginner-friendly hand embroidery video & step-by-step tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Let's Cozy Craft! November Embroidery Workshops & Events
Take a hand embroidery workshop this November with MCreativeJ and get your cozy crafting on!
Melissa Galbraith
7 min read
How to Embroider: Fan Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Embroider the fan stitch with this beginner-friendly embroidery video & step-by-step DIY tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
October FlossTube: 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork In-Depth Book Look
Take an in-depth look at Melissa's newest embroidery book, 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork, with this FlossTube video.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
How to Embroider: Long Tailed Lazy Daisy Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the long tailed lazy daisy stitch with this beginner-friendly embroidery video & step-by-step DIY tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Coral Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the coral stitch with this beginner-friendly embroidery video & step-by-step DIY tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Cretan Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Embroider the cretan stitch with this beginner-friendly embroidery video & step-by-step DIY tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
October Embroidery Workshops & Events
Embroidery workshops happening this October with MCreativeJ and how you can take part and get crafty!
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
How to Embroider: 3 Ways to Finish Your Thread End in Hand Embroidery- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to end your thread when embroidering with this beginner-friendly embroidery video & step-by-step DIY tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
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