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Behind the Stitches
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Melissa Galbraith
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Uncovering the Thrilling Murder Mystery Audiobooks I Devoured in November
7 murder mystery audiobooks to read if you enjoy who-dunnits.
Melissa Galbraith
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Stitch This: December Embroidery Workshops and Events
December is always a jam-packed month! With so many things to do, see, and people to spend time with during this holiday season, be sure...
Melissa Galbraith
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DIY Tutorial: How to Embroider a Beanie Hat for Winter
How to hand embroider a knit beanie hat for winter.
Melissa Galbraith
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A Makers Guide to Taking Better Care of Your Hands
5 tips to take better care of your hands and avoid hand pain.
Melissa Galbraith
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6 Embroidery Tips to Save You Time and Frustration
Don't be like me! Let me help you save time and frustration. Having done this to myself countless times, here are 6 tips to help you.
Melissa Galbraith
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My Favorite Recipe of the Month: Tuna Noodle Casserole
Easy tuna noodle casserole recipe.
Melissa Galbraith
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12 Embroidery Gifts to Give Your Crafty Friends This Holiday Season
Embroidery gift ideas you can find on Etsy.
Melissa Galbraith
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Why Audiobooks and Embroidery Are Best Friends
My October book recommendations and embroidery projects.
Melissa Galbraith
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New Shops That Carry MCreativeJ
New stores that carry MCreativeJ hand embroidery kits.
Melissa Galbraith
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Shoe Embroidery: Not the Second Book I Thought I'd Write
The process of submitting a craft book for publication and how ideas can change.
Melissa Galbraith
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Get Crafty: November Embroidery Workshops and Events
Get crafty! Take a hand embroidery workshop with Melissa of MCreativeJ this November.
Melissa Galbraith
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More Than Just Hand Embroidery: A Look At My Life
If you've been following my blog, reading my newsletter, or catching my Instagram posts you know that I mostly post about hand...
Melissa Galbraith
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Essential Hand Embroidery Craft Supplies You Can Order from Amazon
My go-to essential hand embroidery craft supplies that you can order on Amazon.
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Create a Photo Frame Embroidery Keepsake
Learn how to create a hand embroidered floral photo frame embroidery keepsake project with step by step tutorials and recommended stitches.
Melissa Galbraith
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I'm Writing a 2nd Hand Embroidery Book!
Melissa of MCreativeJ is writing a second hand embroidery book!
Melissa Galbraith
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New Hand Embroidery Craft Supplies: Needle Books & Scissors Now In Stock
Find the perfect hand embroidery craft supplies for your next project: needle books and scissors.
Melissa Galbraith
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October Workshops: Embroidery, Dyeing, Applique & More
Get cozy crafting this fall with a hands-on workshop from MCreativeJ!
Melissa Galbraith
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September Workshops and Events
Learn something new with a hands-on craft class from MCreativeJ this September!
Melissa Galbraith
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August Workshops: Get Back Into Stitching
Join MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop this August!
Melissa Galbraith
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Tutorial: How to Create an Embroidered Necklace
Learn how to create a hand embroidered necklace.
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Hand Embroider a Vegetables On a Tote Bag
Stitch yourself a vegetable tote for your next Farmer's Market trip.
Melissa Galbraith
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Book Signings & Behind the Scenes
Get your book signed and learn more about the behind the scenes of Melissa's book, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern
Melissa Galbraith
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A Calendar of Stitched Goodness
Don't sleep on this embroidery inspired advent calendar!
Melissa Galbraith
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How to Easily Mend Your Clothes with The Running Stitch
How to use the running stitch to mend your clothes.
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