Melissa at MCreativeJ
@mcreativej.com
Nature inspired hand embroidery kits and hands on workshops for modern makers.
Author of 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork, DIY Embroidered Shoes, and How to Embroider Texture and Pattern.
Find helpful embroidery tips at MCreativeJ.com
Author of 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork, DIY Embroidered Shoes, and How to Embroider Texture and Pattern.
Find helpful embroidery tips at MCreativeJ.com
I'm thrilled Camp Craftaway will be back for a 4th year! My dear friend Sara and I have been hosting this craft camp for adults and it's the highlight of my summer.
This year, I'll be sharing how to indigo dye. You can also try more than 25 hands-on craft classes at camp! www.campcraftaway.fun
This year, I'll be sharing how to indigo dye. You can also try more than 25 hands-on craft classes at camp! www.campcraftaway.fun
April 3, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I'm thrilled Camp Craftaway will be back for a 4th year! My dear friend Sara and I have been hosting this craft camp for adults and it's the highlight of my summer.
This year, I'll be sharing how to indigo dye. You can also try more than 25 hands-on craft classes at camp! www.campcraftaway.fun
This year, I'll be sharing how to indigo dye. You can also try more than 25 hands-on craft classes at camp! www.campcraftaway.fun
When you’re few days off after two big retail shows as a #smallbusiness owner turns into just trying to survive a cold… so much for a break. I didn’t plan for this on my calendar.
March 6, 2025 at 3:23 AM
When you’re few days off after two big retail shows as a #smallbusiness owner turns into just trying to survive a cold… so much for a break. I didn’t plan for this on my calendar.
Exhausted but so thankful for such an amazing show with Sew Expo. I loved getting to chat hand #embroidery, creativity, and inspiration with everyone who stopped by my booth and took my workshops.
These items were some of the best sellers from my booth.
These items were some of the best sellers from my booth.
March 3, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Exhausted but so thankful for such an amazing show with Sew Expo. I loved getting to chat hand #embroidery, creativity, and inspiration with everyone who stopped by my booth and took my workshops.
These items were some of the best sellers from my booth.
These items were some of the best sellers from my booth.
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Crafters and craft-curious people in #Seattle and beyond: @mcreativej.com and I run Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults! Come meet people and make cool stuff this summer, August 1 - 3: www.campcraftaway.fun
#craftsky #crafts #logoff
#craftsky #crafts #logoff
February 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Crafters and craft-curious people in #Seattle and beyond: @mcreativej.com and I run Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults! Come meet people and make cool stuff this summer, August 1 - 3: www.campcraftaway.fun
#craftsky #crafts #logoff
#craftsky #crafts #logoff
Thank you everyone who stopped by my booth at the NW Flower & Garden Show! You made it amazing. Here are the top 5 #embroidery items you had to have:
February 24, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Thank you everyone who stopped by my booth at the NW Flower & Garden Show! You made it amazing. Here are the top 5 #embroidery items you had to have:
My newest #embroidery kit, Butterfly Garden!
When I was in New Orlean last year, I visited Insectarium. I'm pretty squeamish when it comes bugs, but this insectarium had a butterfly room.
The butterfly room was filled with hundreds of butterflies. This trip led to the creation of this kit!
When I was in New Orlean last year, I visited Insectarium. I'm pretty squeamish when it comes bugs, but this insectarium had a butterfly room.
The butterfly room was filled with hundreds of butterflies. This trip led to the creation of this kit!
February 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
My newest #embroidery kit, Butterfly Garden!
When I was in New Orlean last year, I visited Insectarium. I'm pretty squeamish when it comes bugs, but this insectarium had a butterfly room.
The butterfly room was filled with hundreds of butterflies. This trip led to the creation of this kit!
When I was in New Orlean last year, I visited Insectarium. I'm pretty squeamish when it comes bugs, but this insectarium had a butterfly room.
The butterfly room was filled with hundreds of butterflies. This trip led to the creation of this kit!
Want to learn how to embroider the seed stitch?
Try my hand #embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial 👇🏼
www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
Try my hand #embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial 👇🏼
www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
How to Embroider: Seed Stitch - Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to hand embroider the seed stitch with this DIY embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial from MCreativeJ.
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February 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Want to learn how to embroider the seed stitch?
Try my hand #embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial 👇🏼
www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
Try my hand #embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial 👇🏼
www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
Curious about how to transfer an #embroidery design onto dark fabric?
Try one of these methods!
www.mcreativej.com/post/4-easy-...
#stitching #crafts #mcreativej
Try one of these methods!
www.mcreativej.com/post/4-easy-...
#stitching #crafts #mcreativej
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 unsure about how or where to get started? Dark fabric can look a...
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February 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Curious about how to transfer an #embroidery design onto dark fabric?
Try one of these methods!
www.mcreativej.com/post/4-easy-...
#stitching #crafts #mcreativej
Try one of these methods!
www.mcreativej.com/post/4-easy-...
#stitching #crafts #mcreativej
Last night I taught my first embroidered mends class. It was great to get to help everyone learn how to patch their denim and then add #embroidery around the patch.
If you want to join me for a workshop, be sure to check my upcoming classes: MCreativeJ.com
If you want to join me for a workshop, be sure to check my upcoming classes: MCreativeJ.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Last night I taught my first embroidered mends class. It was great to get to help everyone learn how to patch their denim and then add #embroidery around the patch.
If you want to join me for a workshop, be sure to check my upcoming classes: MCreativeJ.com
If you want to join me for a workshop, be sure to check my upcoming classes: MCreativeJ.com
Exhausted and excited all at the same time. I haven’t shown up here much this week because I’ve been spending every spare moment putting together #embroidery kits to fill orders from my recent #tradeshow. I’m beyond grateful so many stores want to carry my work. #smallbusiness
February 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Exhausted and excited all at the same time. I haven’t shown up here much this week because I’ve been spending every spare moment putting together #embroidery kits to fill orders from my recent #tradeshow. I’m beyond grateful so many stores want to carry my work. #smallbusiness
What do you think will be trends in hand #embroidery for 2025?
These are my predictions: www.mcreativej.com/post/embroid...
These are my predictions: www.mcreativej.com/post/embroid...
February 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
What do you think will be trends in hand #embroidery for 2025?
These are my predictions: www.mcreativej.com/post/embroid...
These are my predictions: www.mcreativej.com/post/embroid...
Feeling overjoyed after teaching two hand #embroidery classes with so many amazing makers at These Hands Makers Collective today ❤️
February 2, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Feeling overjoyed after teaching two hand #embroidery classes with so many amazing makers at These Hands Makers Collective today ❤️
How small of shoes can you stitch on?
I'm about to find out!
I was sent me these cute little kiddo shoes. My bugs stick and stitch patterns seemed like the perfect fit to add these and keep my hands busy while at the Las Vegas Market trade show this week. #embroidery #crafts #upcycled
I'm about to find out!
I was sent me these cute little kiddo shoes. My bugs stick and stitch patterns seemed like the perfect fit to add these and keep my hands busy while at the Las Vegas Market trade show this week. #embroidery #crafts #upcycled
January 28, 2025 at 5:03 AM
How small of shoes can you stitch on?
I'm about to find out!
I was sent me these cute little kiddo shoes. My bugs stick and stitch patterns seemed like the perfect fit to add these and keep my hands busy while at the Las Vegas Market trade show this week. #embroidery #crafts #upcycled
I'm about to find out!
I was sent me these cute little kiddo shoes. My bugs stick and stitch patterns seemed like the perfect fit to add these and keep my hands busy while at the Las Vegas Market trade show this week. #embroidery #crafts #upcycled
Wishing all my fellow handmade businesses participating in the Faire Winter Market, the best!
And if you’re a shop looking to stock nature inspired embroidery kits, be sure to check out MCreativeJ. faire.com/direct/mcrea...
And if you’re a shop looking to stock nature inspired embroidery kits, be sure to check out MCreativeJ. faire.com/direct/mcrea...
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January 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Wishing all my fellow handmade businesses participating in the Faire Winter Market, the best!
And if you’re a shop looking to stock nature inspired embroidery kits, be sure to check out MCreativeJ. faire.com/direct/mcrea...
And if you’re a shop looking to stock nature inspired embroidery kits, be sure to check out MCreativeJ. faire.com/direct/mcrea...
Did you know that I started my #SmallBusiness at a farmers market and now I vend at trade shows?
Being a small business owner can be a wild ride in figuring out how to grow.
Tune in to see how I’ve grown MCreativeJ in the latest episode of Market Maven podcast
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Being a small business owner can be a wild ride in figuring out how to grow.
Tune in to see how I’ve grown MCreativeJ in the latest episode of Market Maven podcast
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Stitching Success: From Farmers Market to Flourishing Business
Podcast Episode · The Market Maven · 01/21/2025 · 47m
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January 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Did you know that I started my #SmallBusiness at a farmers market and now I vend at trade shows?
Being a small business owner can be a wild ride in figuring out how to grow.
Tune in to see how I’ve grown MCreativeJ in the latest episode of Market Maven podcast
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Being a small business owner can be a wild ride in figuring out how to grow.
Tune in to see how I’ve grown MCreativeJ in the latest episode of Market Maven podcast
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I’m so excited to share that I was interviewed for the Fiber Talk podcast! You can listen in here: wetalkfiber.com/2025/01/19/f... #embroidery
Fiber Talk with Melissa Galbraith
Imagine what your plain Jane sneakers would look like if they had a scene embroidered on the sides. Melissa Galbraith did just that and she wrote a book about it to help you turn your canvas shoes …
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January 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’m so excited to share that I was interviewed for the Fiber Talk podcast! You can listen in here: wetalkfiber.com/2025/01/19/f... #embroidery
Filmed a new FlossTube for my YouTube account today. Here’s some of the very entertaining stills from it. Who knew I made such weird faces when I describe #embroidery projects 😂
January 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Filmed a new FlossTube for my YouTube account today. Here’s some of the very entertaining stills from it. Who knew I made such weird faces when I describe #embroidery projects 😂
I'm so excited! I'll be back to teach workshops at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo. You can join me for 4 classes. Here's all the workshops details below.
2/26: Stumpwork Butterfly Pin
2/27: Fabric Landscapes & Clothing Embroidery
2/28: Beginner Embroidery Demo
3/2: Floral Embroidery Basics
2/26: Stumpwork Butterfly Pin
2/27: Fabric Landscapes & Clothing Embroidery
2/28: Beginner Embroidery Demo
3/2: Floral Embroidery Basics
January 15, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I'm so excited! I'll be back to teach workshops at the Sewing & Stitchery Expo. You can join me for 4 classes. Here's all the workshops details below.
2/26: Stumpwork Butterfly Pin
2/27: Fabric Landscapes & Clothing Embroidery
2/28: Beginner Embroidery Demo
3/2: Floral Embroidery Basics
2/26: Stumpwork Butterfly Pin
2/27: Fabric Landscapes & Clothing Embroidery
2/28: Beginner Embroidery Demo
3/2: Floral Embroidery Basics
One of my small business goals this year is to monetize my YouTube channel. If you love all things hand embroidery, I’d love for you to subscribe!
www.youtube.com/@mcreativej
#embroidery
www.youtube.com/@mcreativej
#embroidery
January 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
One of my small business goals this year is to monetize my YouTube channel. If you love all things hand embroidery, I’d love for you to subscribe!
www.youtube.com/@mcreativej
#embroidery
www.youtube.com/@mcreativej
#embroidery
You know when an idea pops into your head and you aren't sure if it's going to work out, but you want to try it anyways.
Here's a few early stage photos from my current project. I'm now 15+ hours in and we'll shortly find out if the idea was great for a huge waste of time haha. #embroidery
Here's a few early stage photos from my current project. I'm now 15+ hours in and we'll shortly find out if the idea was great for a huge waste of time haha. #embroidery
January 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
You know when an idea pops into your head and you aren't sure if it's going to work out, but you want to try it anyways.
Here's a few early stage photos from my current project. I'm now 15+ hours in and we'll shortly find out if the idea was great for a huge waste of time haha. #embroidery
Here's a few early stage photos from my current project. I'm now 15+ hours in and we'll shortly find out if the idea was great for a huge waste of time haha. #embroidery
Behind the scenes
I’m taking advantage of the unbelievably sunny day to snap pictures of a new #embroidery kit I’m working on.
I’m calling this one Butterfly Garden and it’ll be an intermediate embroidery kit.
Would you want to stitch this floral garden with butterflies?
I’m taking advantage of the unbelievably sunny day to snap pictures of a new #embroidery kit I’m working on.
I’m calling this one Butterfly Garden and it’ll be an intermediate embroidery kit.
Would you want to stitch this floral garden with butterflies?
January 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Behind the scenes
I’m taking advantage of the unbelievably sunny day to snap pictures of a new #embroidery kit I’m working on.
I’m calling this one Butterfly Garden and it’ll be an intermediate embroidery kit.
Would you want to stitch this floral garden with butterflies?
I’m taking advantage of the unbelievably sunny day to snap pictures of a new #embroidery kit I’m working on.
I’m calling this one Butterfly Garden and it’ll be an intermediate embroidery kit.
Would you want to stitch this floral garden with butterflies?
New stitch tutorial! Learn how to embroider a fabric slip.
Step by step #embroidery and video guide on my blog. www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
Step by step #embroidery and video guide on my blog. www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
How to Embroider: Fabric Slip- Video and Step by Step Tutorial
Learn how to embroider a fabric slip with this DIY stumpwork embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial.
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January 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New stitch tutorial! Learn how to embroider a fabric slip.
Step by step #embroidery and video guide on my blog. www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
Step by step #embroidery and video guide on my blog. www.mcreativej.com/post/how-to-...
I spent the afternoon learning how to set up a slate frame with Artful Fox. It was tricky and time consuming, but I think it’ll be worth it.
Have you used a slate frame for needlework?
#embroidery #needlework
Have you used a slate frame for needlework?
#embroidery #needlework
December 28, 2024 at 1:50 AM
I spent the afternoon learning how to set up a slate frame with Artful Fox. It was tricky and time consuming, but I think it’ll be worth it.
Have you used a slate frame for needlework?
#embroidery #needlework
Have you used a slate frame for needlework?
#embroidery #needlework
Top 5 best sellers of 2024!
I love digging into the data behind my small business. Often times my day-to-day workings, kit prep, and markets have me knowing what's popular in the moment, but sometimes the year end data surprises me.
I love digging into the data behind my small business. Often times my day-to-day workings, kit prep, and markets have me knowing what's popular in the moment, but sometimes the year end data surprises me.
December 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Top 5 best sellers of 2024!
I love digging into the data behind my small business. Often times my day-to-day workings, kit prep, and markets have me knowing what's popular in the moment, but sometimes the year end data surprises me.
I love digging into the data behind my small business. Often times my day-to-day workings, kit prep, and markets have me knowing what's popular in the moment, but sometimes the year end data surprises me.