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11 Cute and Quirky Pin Cushions to Store Your Pins and Needles
Try one of MCreativeJ'a needle books or one of these cute and quirky pin cushions to store your sharps.
Melissa Galbraith
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Pacific Northwest Pendants Are Back!
Pacific Northwest Pendant Embroidery Kits are back in stock at MCreativeJ
Melissa Galbraith
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6 Perfectly Fall Finds from Jenny Lemons
Where do you go for unique gifts? Some of my favorite shops include Jenny Lemons and Monster. Both have unique, handmade, and local items...
Melissa Galbraith
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Celebrate PNW Lavender Fields with Pattern Club
Spring is for the tulips and summer is all about lavender! Stitch Lavender Mountains with MCreativeJ Pattern Club.
Melissa Galbraith
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Hold On To That Summer Feeling with the Poppies Embroidery Kit
Celebrate summer with the newest MCreativeJ embroidery kit: Poppies
Melissa Galbraith
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How My Needle Books Helped Me Avoid A Creative Rut
Learn how a sewing project helped Melissa out of a creative rut and inspired new needle books.
Melissa Galbraith
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Back to School, Back to Craft Classes!
I don't know about you, but as a kid I loved back to school. I liked getting to pick out new school supplies, see my friends, and learn...
Melissa Galbraith
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The Perfect Fall Stitch: Moth and Fern Embroidery Kit
Moth and Fern is the newest intermediate kit by MCreativeJ. Stitch it today.
Melissa Galbraith
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Fall Crafting Retreats for Makers
Enjoy a weekend of crafting and community at a makers retreat.
Melissa Galbraith
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The Stitchiest of Gifts: Embroidery Advent Calendar
Give the gift of stitching this holiday season with a Stitching and Co advent calendar!
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch Summer Flowers with Pattern Club
Stitch vibrant florals with MCreativeJ Pattern Club this month!
Melissa Galbraith
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Summer Crafts to Fill Your August Days
Summer crafts are some of my favorite! I love making things outdoors in the beautiful Seattle weather. What's better than sunshine and...
Melissa Galbraith
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How To Use Peel, Stick, and Stitch Embroidery Patterns
How to use MCreativeJ Peel Stick and Stitch Patterns.
Melissa Galbraith
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New Wildflower Bouquet Stick and Stitch Patterns
Embroider a wildflower bouquet with MCreativeJ's newest stick and stitch patterns.
Melissa Galbraith
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Road to Chicago for HH Americas Trade Show
Melissa's cross country road trip to HH Americas Soft Crafts Trade Show and the adventures along the way.
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch Oh My Begonia with MCreativeJ Pattern Club
Stitch an embroidery inspired by houseplants with MCreativeJ Pattern Club.
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch Woodland Mushrooms
Advance your embroidery skills with MCreativeJ's newest embroidery kit: Woodland Mushrooms
Melissa Galbraith
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What You Can Stitch & Dye This July
How you can get crafty this July with a hands-on workshop from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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4 Easy Transfer Methods for Stitching on Dark Fabric
Have you found that some fabrics are easier to stitch on than others? Have you been daunted by stitching on dark fabrics because you're...
Melissa Galbraith
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I'm Taking MCreativeJ Full Time!
Because of your amazing support, I'm now able to take my small business full time!
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch Desert Moon with Pattern Club
Stitch Desert Moon with MCreativeJ Pattern Club!
Melissa Galbraith
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Camp Craftaway: A Craft Camp Just for Adults!
Indulge in the nostalgia of summer camp as an adult and take a break to try something new with Camp Craftaway!
Melissa Galbraith
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Embroidery Workshops: Things You Can Stitch This June
Join me for an in-person or virtual workshop where you can try something new, get back into an old craft, and create with fellow makers.
Melissa Galbraith
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Where to Find The Best Hoops for Stitching
Want the best embroidery hoop for stitching? Try these beechwood hoops, now available in the MCreativeJ shop.
Melissa Galbraith
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