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Become A Stitch Friend & Get Rewarded for Sharing!
Do you love embroidery? Do you want to be rewarded for sharing about MCreativeJ embroidery kits, patterns, and other cool stuff? Well now...
Melissa Galbraith
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Helpful Embroidery Supplies & Where You Can Find Them
Here's some of my favorite embroidery supplies and where to find them.
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch Signs of Spring with Pattern Club
Celebrate Spring with the May Pattern Club design from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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May Crafting Fill Your Month
Learn a new skill, try a new craft, take a workshop with MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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On Set With Domestika: Filming My Embroidery Course
Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to travel to New York and film a course with Domestika. It was an amazing experience! This...
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
Make Stitching Easier with Mojave Blend Thread Gloss
Simplify your stitching with Mojave Blend Thread Gloss!
Melissa Galbraith
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Craft Memories this Mother's Day
Celebrate Mother's Day by crafting memories with these DIY projects.
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch Modern Boho
Learn hand embroidery with MCreativeJ Pattern Club!
Melissa Galbraith
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New Intermediate Spanish Garden Kit
Stitch the new Spanish Gardens applique embroidery kit from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Recharge With A Craft Class This April
This April, I'm excited to be the teacher and the student. While I teach (A LOT) of workshops, I don't always get to take very many. This...
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
How I Landed A Publishing Deal For My DIY Craft Book
Here's my process for reaching out to publishers without using an agent.
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
I'm Writing An Embroidery Book!
I'm over-the-moon excited to announce that I'm writing a landscape inspired embroidery book!
Melissa Galbraith
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Create a Desert Meadow
Stitch a desert adventure with MCreativeJ's Pattern Club Desert Meadow design.
Melissa Galbraith
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Try A Workshop for Craft Month!
Join MCreativeJ for an in-person or virtual workshop for National Craft Month.
Melissa Galbraith
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Learn How To Embroider Your Clothing
Small business owners, join me at Camp ThunderCraft for a hands-on educational and crafty retreat.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Stitch A Rainbow Hat!
Learn how to embroider a rainbow hat with MCreativeJ's new stitch kit & workshop.
Melissa Galbraith
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21 Ways to Creatively Celebrate National Embroidery Month
Try one of the 21 ways to creatively celebrate National Embroidery Month!
Melissa Galbraith
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National Embroidery Month: 3 Benefits of Hand Embroidery
Melissa shares some of the benefits of hand embroidery and why she loves this craft for National Embroidery Month.
Melissa Galbraith
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5 Ways To Get Involved In National Embroidery Month
Learn how you can celebrate National Embroidery Month!
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Stitch Prickly Views
Take a closer look at the February Pattern Club design, Prickly Views.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Embroidery Workshop Essentials
Have you seen those TikToks that show off things in your house/life that are designed so well, they just make sense? Well, I thought I'd...
Melissa Galbraith
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Get Your Embroidery On For National Embroidery Month!
Did you know that February is National Embroidery Month? Get ready to celebrate all things stitchy! This month, I have a great selection...
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
7 Travel Tips for Embroidering on Your Vacation
See what Melissa brought to embroider on her vacation and why!
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How To Declutter Your Craft Space
Melissa shares 4 tips for decluttering your craft space and starting a fresh in the new year.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
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