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See You At Sew Expo!
Join MCreativeJ for a virtual Sew Expo workshop!
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Have You Taken A Craft Vacation?
Looking for a crafting and small business retreat? Join Melissa at Craftcation!
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
2022 Is For Crafting
Is your New Years resolution to get crafty? Try these fun DIY kits to get started.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
January 2022 Pattern Club
Give hand embroidery and applique a try with MCreativeJ's new Pattern Club design: Terracotta Terrariums
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
How To Craft In the New Year
Craft in the new year with these in-person and virtual embroidery workshops!
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
Tutorial: Easy Hand Embroidered Gift Tags
Create easy embroidered gift tags your friends and family will love!
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
New: Plants + Shapes Applique Embroidery Kit
Plants + Shapes a new applique embroidery kit from MCreativeJ!
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Stitch Pups & Houseplants this December with Pattern Club
Celebrate Henley's 1st birthday and learn how to embroidery a puppy and houseplants this December with MCreativeJ Pattern Club.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
How to Shop Small and Get Crafty this December
Find locally made gifts and enjoy a crafty experience with friends and family this holiday season.
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
New Stitch Kit: Positive Plants
Add a little positivity to your life with the new Positive Plants embroidery kit from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
20 Embroidery Patterns Perfect for Winter
Let's get cozy with these 20 winter inspired embroidery kits and patterns.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
MCreativeJ LIVE on Craft Store TV
Tune in for an hour of embroidery with Melissa as she showcases brand-new MCreativeJ nature themed embroidery kits.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
New Stitch Kit: Flowering Cactus
By now you probably know cacti are some of my favorite things. They're the fruit of the desert. They're prickly yet delicate. They're...
Melissa Galbraith
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So You Want to Start Teaching Embroidery?
Have you ever wondered what goes into teaching embroidery workshops? I recently joined Bess on the Stitching and Co podcast.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Tutorial: How To Mend a Sweater with the Buttonhole Stitch
Learn how to use the buttonhole stitch to visible mend a sweater with this hand embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
2021 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide: Where to Shop Small
Shop the MCreativeJ holiday gift guide to find the perfect handmade and curated gift from exceptional local makers.
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
Stitch Conservatory Cacti with Pattern Club this November!
Learn how to embroider a plant filled conservatory with MCreativeJ Pattern Club.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Gift Guide: A Very Etsy Holiday
Etsy is one of my favorite places to find unique gifts. I love that I can find handmade, small batch items that I can't find at my local...
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How to Embroider the Twisted Chain Stitch
Join MCreativeJ's Textural Terrarium Pattern Club Stitch Along! In this DIY video tutorial learn how to embroider the Twisted Chain Stitch.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider the Couching Stitch
Join MCreativeJ's Textural Terrarium Pattern Club Stitch Along! In this DIY video tutorial learn how to embroider the Couching Stitch.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Get Your Craft On With November Workshops and Events
Get your cozy craft on and shop small this November with MCreativeJ embroidery workshops and craft fairs.
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
How to Embroider the Button Hole Stitch
Join MCreativeJ's Textural Terrarium Pattern Club Stitch Along! In this DIY video tutorial learn how to embroider the Button Hole Stitch.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider the Detached Button Hole Fill Stitch
Join MCreativeJ's Textural Terrarium Pattern Club Stitch Along! Learn how to embroider the Detached Button Hole Fill Stitch.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
14 Fall Embroidery Patterns to Get Into The Cozy Season
Celebrate the start of cozy craft season and the gorgeous color of autumn with these 14 embroidery patterns and kits!
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
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