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The Art of Botanical Embroidery: A Delicate Craft
Learn more about the art of botanical embroidery, with materials, stitches, inspiration, and kit recommendations to get you started.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How Do You Know Where To Stitch When Embroidering?
Simple hand embroidery hack for helping you place your embroidery stitch in just the right place.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
What Is An Embroidery Stitch Sampler?
Learn what an embroidery stitch sampler is and find modern stitch sampler kits to try.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Embroidery Threads Bits- What Are Orts and What Should You Do With Them?
What are embroidery thread bits called and should you do anything with them?
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
August Craft Workshops and Events
Learn hand embroidery and indigo dyeing in hands-on craft workshops with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ!
Melissa Galbraith
6 min read
How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Hand Embroidery Scissors
Why You Need A Good Pair of Hand Embroidery Scissors and How to Find the Right Pair for You
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How & Why to Condition Your Hand Embroidery Thread
What is embroidery thread conditioner + how and why you should use it.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Separate Embroidery Thread Without Getting Knots
Did you know you can separate hand embroidery thread? Six strand cotton embroidery thread is made up of 6 individual strands of thread...
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Set Up and Use Your Embroidery Hoop
Tips and tricks for setting you and your embroidery hoop up for a successful project.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Get Crafty This July with Arts & Crafts Workshops and Events
During the summer months, I love to slow down, enjoy the gorgeous pacific northwest weather, and make time for new things. Maybe it's a...
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How Difficult Is Embroidery to Get Started as a Beginner?
Get started with hand embroidery with these basic embroider stitches, tutorials, books, and workshops
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
My Favorite Flower Hand Embroidery Kits and Stick and Stitch Patterns
You can't really go wrong with flower embroidery. Florals will always be in and always be trendy. And when it comes to hand embroidery,...
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How Can You Tell If Something Is Hand Embroidered?
Hand embroidery is an art form that has been cherished for centuries. You probably know someone such as your mom, grandmother, or friend...
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Let's Craft Together at Paper Crown in Waco, Texas!
This August I'm headed down to Waco, Texas to teach four (4) workshops at Paper Crown! I've never been to Texas, let alone Waco before,...
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Have You Read Threads of Treasure?
My wonderful friend Sara Barnes recently wrote the book Threads of Treasure; How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread. Her...
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Why Hand Embroidery Is The Perfect Summer Craft
As the warm embrace of summer approaches, many of us find ourselves yearning to get outdoors and be active. While this is an excellent...
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
All That Happened at h+h Americas Trade Show!
MCreativeJ recap from the h+h Americas 2024 trade show
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Have You Tried Hobbii Embroidery Yarns?
The lovely people over at hobbii emailed me to see if I wanted to try out their new line of embroidery yarns. And of course I said yes!...
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
Craft Your June Away with MCreativeJ Craft Classes
Take a hands-on craft class and try something new this June.
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
Embroider Unconventional Flowers with MCreativeJ's Newest Peel Stick and Stitch Pattern Pack
Celebrate weedy wildflowers and embroider unconventional flowers with MCreativeJ's new Peel Stick and Stitch pattern pack.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Embroider Botanical Postage Stamps with MCreativeJ's New Peel Stick and Stitch Pattern Pack
Embroider botanical postage stamp designs with MCreativeJ's newest Peel Stick and Stitch pattern pack.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Embroider 3D Bugs with Bug Collector, the New Craft Kit from MCreativeJ
Learn how to embroider 3D bugs that pop off the fabric with Bug Collector, the newest DIY craft kit for MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
4 Tips for Creating Neater Hand Embroidery
Try these 4 tips from MCreativeJ for neater hand embroidery.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Try Hand Embroidery and Ice Dyeing in a May Craft Class!
Take a hands-on craft class this May and learn hand embroidery and dyeing from Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ
Melissa Galbraith
6 min read
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