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9 Embroidery Books That Offer Step-by-Step Instruction to Stitching Colorful Modern Projects
Have you ever been browsing social, seen an embroidery artists’ work, and wanted to learn how they do it? Books are a great resource!
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
12 of the Best Embroidery Supplies on Amazon
If you're hunting around on Amazon for embroidery supplies, here's 12 of the best embroidery supply options.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Embroidery Tutorial: How to Embroider a Knit Sweatshirt Neckline
Stitching on knit fabric can be tricky. Follow this DIY tutorial by MCreativeJ for tips & tricks to embroidering a sweatshirt neckline.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
8 Crafts to Celebrate Summer Fun
8 of my favorite summer fun craft projects to celebrate the great outdoors and sunshine.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
What Is Thread Painting?
What is thread painting? MCreativeJ shares more on this hand embroidery technique, along with patterns, kits, and resources.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
9 Summer Ready DIY Crafts to Celebrate the Outdoors
9 DIY crafts to help you celebrate the outdoors, get creative, and have fun with your friends and family this summer.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Holiday (Sale) In July
Are you thinking about making your own handmade gifts this holiday season? Stock up with MCreativeJ's holiday sale this July 6-11, 2021.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Stitch Pacific Northwest Mountain Views
Love the Pacific Northwest? Stitch a mountain view with this month's MCreativeJ Pattern Club design.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
4 Tips For Stitching On Thin Fabric
Ever fall in love with fabric only to find it's way too thin for embroidery?MCreativeJ shares 4 helpful tips for stitching on thin fabric.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
In The Tropics - An Easy Way to Add Tropical Plants to Anything
Stitch tropical plants on anything with MCreativeJ's new Peel Stick and Stitch embroidery patterns.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Adult Summer Camp Vibes: Join A Craft Class This July
Get crafty and try something new! Join MCreativeJ for a summer workshop filled with mending, hand embroidery, indigo dye, and more!
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
Tutorial: How to Create an Embroidered Scrunchie
Add a little embroidery to your scrunchie! Follow along with this DIY craft tutorial for a modern update on the scrunchie.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
New Mushroom Kit and Pattern from MCreativeJ!
Love fungi? Check out these new hand embroidery designs featuring mushrooms by Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Tutorial: How To Create An Embroidered Clutch
Fiber Artist MCreaitveJ shares how to turn your embroidery into a clutch with this DIY blog tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How To Embroider a T-Shirt- A DIY Tutorial
Learn tips and tricks to embroidering a t-shirt in this MCreativeJ DIY hand embroidery tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Hoop Binding: How Make A Bad Embroidery Hoop Good
How to bind your hand embroidery hoop to make a bad hoop a good hoop.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Stitch Tropical Plants with Pattern Club
Celebrate your love of tropical houseplants with the new embroidery pattern by MCreativeJ!
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
How to Create a Travel Embroidery Kit
Craft essentials for creating a travel stitch kit perfect for on the go embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint and more!
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Let's Craft Together! Join a Virtual or In-Person Embroidery Workshop This June
Take advantage of the daylight and let's craft the night away with a virtual embroidery workshop this June.
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
6 Embroidery Artist Studio Staples
Find MCreativeJ's 6 embroidery studio staples, where to get them, and see how she uses them in her studio.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
MCreativeJ's 14 Favorite DMC Embroidery Products
MCreativeJ's 14 favorite DMC embroidery products that are tried and tested.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
4 Tips For Stitching With Metallic Embroidery Thread
4 tips to make embroidering with metallic thread easier in your next hand embroidery project.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How To Turn An Embroidery Into An Adhesive Patch
Learn how to turn your embroidery into an adhesive patch.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Indulge Your Desert Dreams with May Pattern Club
Inspired by wishful thinking and desert day dreams, the May Pattern Club shares how to embroider Desert Dreams.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
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