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Behind the Stitches
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Melissa Galbraith
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New Stick and Stitch Patterns: Botanical Branches, Bugs, and Seashells
Check out the newest Stick and Stitch hand embroidery pattern packs from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
December Craft Classes and Holiday Craft Fairs
Craft your gifts this holiday season with a hand embroidery workshop, craft class, or stop by a holiday craft fair.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider the Split Back Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the split back stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
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The Crafty Chat with Melissa and Sara
Join Melissa for a new series called Crafty Chat where she sits down with fellows makers to talk life and craft.
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Embroider the Back Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the back stitch with this DIY video and step-by-step embroidery tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
1 min read
Become an MCreativeJ Affiliate
Join the MCreativeJ Affiliate program to earn commissions and discounts on orders placed with your unique affiliate link!
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Embroider: French Knot Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the French knot stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
October FlossTube: DIY Embroidered Shoes
Take an in-depth look at Melissa's newest DIY craft book, DIY Embroidered Shoes, with this FlossTube video.
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Embroider: Leaf Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the leaf stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Have You Read It: Everyday Folk
Traditional folk embroidery with a modern twist. Explore Krista West's new book, Everyday Folk.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Fly Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the fly stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
5 min read
November Hand Embroidery Workshops and Craft Events
Take a hands-on craft class with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. You can try hands embroidery, indigo dyeing and more in her November works
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Feather Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the feather stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
3 min read
How to Upcycle a T-Shirt with Floral Applique and Hand Embroidery
Learn how to upcycle your t-shirt with this easy fabric applique and hand embroidery project!
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Drizzle Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the drizzle stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
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Have You Read It: Bojagi The Art of Korean Textiles
Want to learn the Korean textile art of bojagi? Try the book Bojagi by Youngmin Lee.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Camp Craftaway Presents: Craft Cinema featuring Hocus Pocus
Craft night at the cinema! Join Camp Craftaway for Craft Cinema featuring the movie Hocus Pocus.
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Embroider: Detached Chain/ Lazy Daisy Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the detached chain / lazy daisy stitch in this DIY video and step-by-step embroidery tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
4 min read
DIY Embroidery Tutorial: What Is Needle Lace and How Do You Make It?
Learn about the history of needle lace and how to stitch it with this step-by-step DIY embroidery tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
Spooky Stitches: 31 Halloween Themed Embroidery Patterns and Kits to Celebrate All Hallows Eve
Get crafty this October with 31 Halloween inspired embroidery patterns and kits.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Trailing Couching Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the trailing couching stitch in this DIY video and step-by-step tutorial.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
DIY Embroidered Ornament Craft Kits Are Ready for You to Stitch!
DIY embroidered ornament craft kits you'll want to stitch and gift this holiday season.
Melissa Galbraith
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September FlossTube: How to Embroider Texture and Pattern
Take an in-depth look the embroidery book, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern, in MCreativeJ's September FlossTube video.
Melissa Galbraith
2 min read
How to Embroider: Couching Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider the couching stitch with the DIY video and step by step embroidery tutorial.
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