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Melissa Galbraith
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Stitch Prickly Views
Take a closer look at the February Pattern Club design, Prickly Views.
Melissa Galbraith
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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
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7 Travel Tips for Embroidering on Your Vacation
See what Melissa brought to embroider on her vacation and why!
Melissa Galbraith
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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
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See You At Sew Expo!
Join MCreativeJ for a virtual Sew Expo workshop!
Melissa Galbraith
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Have You Taken A Craft Vacation?
Looking for a crafting and small business retreat? Join Melissa at Craftcation!
Melissa Galbraith
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2022 Is For Crafting
Is your New Years resolution to get crafty? Try these fun DIY kits to get started.
Melissa Galbraith
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January 2022 Pattern Club
Give hand embroidery and applique a try with MCreativeJ's new Pattern Club design: Terracotta Terrariums
Melissa Galbraith
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How To Craft In the New Year
Craft in the new year with these in-person and virtual embroidery workshops!
Melissa Galbraith
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Tutorial: Easy Hand Embroidered Gift Tags
Create easy embroidered gift tags your friends and family will love!
Melissa Galbraith
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New: Plants + Shapes Applique Embroidery Kit
Plants + Shapes a new applique embroidery kit from MCreativeJ!
Melissa Galbraith
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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
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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.
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