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Melissa Galbraith
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8 Great Reads for Murder Mystery Books Lovers
What I've been reading lately... yes, they're all murder mysteries this time. My latest reads, or should I say audiobooks are all murder...
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Visibly Mend Knits Using a Darning Loom
Visible mending tutorial: how to darn a sock using a mending loom
Melissa Galbraith
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12 Workshops to Get Crafty This March for National Craft Month
March is National Craft Month! What better way to dive into crafting than with a workshop? I love taking and teaching workshops because...
Melissa Galbraith
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Create a Buzzing Garden with MCreativeJ's New Embroidered 'Bees Among Clover' Stitch Kit
Stitch bumble bees among wild red clover with this new intermediate hand embroidery kit from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch Your Way Through National Embroidery Month With 29 Hand Embroidery Tutorials
Learn a new embroidery stitch every day in February!
Melissa Galbraith
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7 Intriguing Mysteries to Add to Your Reading List
I very much thought I'd be easing into the year, but less than a week in, I started feeling a little overwhelmed with all that I had...
Melissa Galbraith
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28 Heart Filled Hand Embroidery Patterns to Stitch for Valentines Day
Celebrate Valentines Day by stitching a heart filled embroidery pattern.
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch a Stained Glass Landscape with My New Domestika Course
Learn how to hand embroider a stained glass inspired landscape with my online Domestika course.
Melissa Galbraith
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Unleash Your Creativity: Take an Embroidery Workshop This February!
Celebrate National Embroidery Month with an embroidery workshop taught by Melissa of MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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Boost Your Stitching Skills: Learn New Embroidery Techniques at Sew Expo Workshops
From the basics to advanced hand embroidery, give stitching a try with an MCreativeJ workshop at Sew Expo!
Melissa Galbraith
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Create Stunning Cyanotype Botanical Embroidery with MCreativeJ's Latest Stitch Kit
Learn how to embroidery cyanotype inspired botanicals with this new beginner embroidery kit from MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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5 Thought Provoking Books to Kickstart Your 2024 Reading List
Intriguing audiobook reads the kick off the new year.
Melissa Galbraith
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MCreativeJ to Take Part in Las Vegas Winter Market 2024
Add MCreativeJ nature inspired embroidery kits to your shop at Las Vegas Market
Melissa Galbraith
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Word of the Year: What Will Be Your Focus in 2024?
Embroider your word of the year at an MCreativeJ workshop.
Melissa Galbraith
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Celebrating Success: Reflecting on 2023 Accomplishments
Recapping all that's happened in 2023 for MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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Top 7 Murder Mystery Audiobooks I Couldn't Put Down Last Month
7 Murder Mystery Audiobooks You'll Want To Read
Melissa Galbraith
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9 Hand Embroidery Workshops to Boost Your Creativity this January
Get creative this January and try a hand embroidery workshop with Melissa of MCreativeJ.
Melissa Galbraith
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What Fabric Should You Use When Getting Into Hand Embroidery?
Melissa shares her go-to tip for picking out fabric when working on a hand embroidery project.
Melissa Galbraith
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Mastering Hand Embroidery: 7 Tips for Using Wash Away Stabilizer for Perfect Results
Try these 7 tips for using wash away stabilizer for perfect results for your next hand embroidery project.
Melissa Galbraith
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DIY Tutorial: Create An Embroidered Felt Ornament for the Holidays
How to embroider a winter botanical felt ornament for the holidays.
Melissa Galbraith
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20 Stocking Stuffers Ideas to Give the Embroiderer In Your Life This Holiday Season
Check ou these holiday gifts ideas for the crafter in your life.
Melissa Galbraith
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Gift Guide: 9 Amazing Local Makers You Need to Check Out on Small Business Saturday
Your Small Business Saturday Holiday Gift Guide
Melissa Galbraith
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Discover the Latest Stores that Stock MCreativeJ Embroidery Kits Near You
New MCreativeJ Retailers: Embroidery Kits In Stores Near You
Melissa Galbraith
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The Ultimate Mac and Cheese Recipe to Please Your Taste Buds
Dig into comfort food with this delicious macaroni and cheese recipe.
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