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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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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
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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.
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