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
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.
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!
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
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?
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
Wildflower Stems stick and stitch patterns came in second, Moths stick and stitch patterns came in third, the Forest Forage stick and stitch patterns were fourth, and my book How to Embroider Texture and Pattern was fifth!
Did your favorite item make the top 5?
Did your favorite item make the top 5?
December 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Wildflower Stems stick and stitch patterns came in second, Moths stick and stitch patterns came in third, the Forest Forage stick and stitch patterns were fourth, and my book How to Embroider Texture and Pattern was fifth!
Did your favorite item make the top 5?
Did your favorite item make the top 5?
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.
Year in Review
I know 2024 isn't over yet, but things have slowed down enough for me to dig into the numbers of my small business. This year has felt great in many ways and hard in so many others. I saw growth for my small business and realized there were a lot of successes throughout the year.
I know 2024 isn't over yet, but things have slowed down enough for me to dig into the numbers of my small business. This year has felt great in many ways and hard in so many others. I saw growth for my small business and realized there were a lot of successes throughout the year.
December 21, 2024 at 6:50 PM
Year in Review
I know 2024 isn't over yet, but things have slowed down enough for me to dig into the numbers of my small business. This year has felt great in many ways and hard in so many others. I saw growth for my small business and realized there were a lot of successes throughout the year.
I know 2024 isn't over yet, but things have slowed down enough for me to dig into the numbers of my small business. This year has felt great in many ways and hard in so many others. I saw growth for my small business and realized there were a lot of successes throughout the year.
It will walk you through:
- how to get started with embroidery
- thread, needles, and transferring the pattern
- a glossary of 32 embroidery stitches with step-by-step photos
- 20 landscape patterns that also have step-by-step instructions & photos
- how to finish the embroidery in the hoop
- how to get started with embroidery
- thread, needles, and transferring the pattern
- a glossary of 32 embroidery stitches with step-by-step photos
- 20 landscape patterns that also have step-by-step instructions & photos
- how to finish the embroidery in the hoop
December 14, 2024 at 4:28 AM
It will walk you through:
- how to get started with embroidery
- thread, needles, and transferring the pattern
- a glossary of 32 embroidery stitches with step-by-step photos
- 20 landscape patterns that also have step-by-step instructions & photos
- how to finish the embroidery in the hoop
- how to get started with embroidery
- thread, needles, and transferring the pattern
- a glossary of 32 embroidery stitches with step-by-step photos
- 20 landscape patterns that also have step-by-step instructions & photos
- how to finish the embroidery in the hoop
Landscape lovers! Stitch your favorite textural landscape with my book, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern.
Not only does it make an excellent gift, but it's a staple to add to any stitcher's collection.
Not only does it make an excellent gift, but it's a staple to add to any stitcher's collection.
December 14, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Landscape lovers! Stitch your favorite textural landscape with my book, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern.
Not only does it make an excellent gift, but it's a staple to add to any stitcher's collection.
Not only does it make an excellent gift, but it's a staple to add to any stitcher's collection.
Do I have a bunch of craft fair prep to do?
Yes!
Did I stay up into the wee hours of last night working on a completely unrelated embroidery and quilting project?
Also yes.
#embroidery #crafter #handmade #mcreativej
Yes!
Did I stay up into the wee hours of last night working on a completely unrelated embroidery and quilting project?
Also yes.
#embroidery #crafter #handmade #mcreativej
December 11, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Do I have a bunch of craft fair prep to do?
Yes!
Did I stay up into the wee hours of last night working on a completely unrelated embroidery and quilting project?
Also yes.
#embroidery #crafter #handmade #mcreativej
Yes!
Did I stay up into the wee hours of last night working on a completely unrelated embroidery and quilting project?
Also yes.
#embroidery #crafter #handmade #mcreativej
You'll learn:
- The best shoes for #embroidery
- How to break in shoes
- Helpful tools & materials
- Detailed photo stitch glossary w/ 31 embroidery stitches
- 15 detailed projects
- How to create espadrille shoes
- Customize your shoes with 50+ additional patterns in the back of the book
- The best shoes for #embroidery
- How to break in shoes
- Helpful tools & materials
- Detailed photo stitch glossary w/ 31 embroidery stitches
- 15 detailed projects
- How to create espadrille shoes
- Customize your shoes with 50+ additional patterns in the back of the book
December 4, 2024 at 6:13 PM
You'll learn:
- The best shoes for #embroidery
- How to break in shoes
- Helpful tools & materials
- Detailed photo stitch glossary w/ 31 embroidery stitches
- 15 detailed projects
- How to create espadrille shoes
- Customize your shoes with 50+ additional patterns in the back of the book
- The best shoes for #embroidery
- How to break in shoes
- Helpful tools & materials
- Detailed photo stitch glossary w/ 31 embroidery stitches
- 15 detailed projects
- How to create espadrille shoes
- Customize your shoes with 50+ additional patterns in the back of the book
Shoes are the perfect canvas for #embroidery!
Learn how to embroider your shoes or give my book DIY Embroidered Shoes as a gift this holiday season.
No matter if you're a beginner or an advanced stitcher, this book covers everything you need to stitch on shoes.
Learn how to embroider your shoes or give my book DIY Embroidered Shoes as a gift this holiday season.
No matter if you're a beginner or an advanced stitcher, this book covers everything you need to stitch on shoes.
December 4, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Shoes are the perfect canvas for #embroidery!
Learn how to embroider your shoes or give my book DIY Embroidered Shoes as a gift this holiday season.
No matter if you're a beginner or an advanced stitcher, this book covers everything you need to stitch on shoes.
Learn how to embroider your shoes or give my book DIY Embroidered Shoes as a gift this holiday season.
No matter if you're a beginner or an advanced stitcher, this book covers everything you need to stitch on shoes.
What’s your least favorite #embroidery stitch?
This might be an unpopular opinion, but mine is the wagon wheel rose.
This might be an unpopular opinion, but mine is the wagon wheel rose.
December 2, 2024 at 8:37 AM
What’s your least favorite #embroidery stitch?
This might be an unpopular opinion, but mine is the wagon wheel rose.
This might be an unpopular opinion, but mine is the wagon wheel rose.
Hello December! Hello 5 new beginner #EmbroideryKits!
Yes, you read that right!
Seaside Treasures, Mountain View, Cyanotype Florals, A Spider's Web, and Cyanotype DIY Forage are joining the MCreativeJ collection.
You can find these at MCreativeJ.com & at my upcoming winter markets #embroidery
Yes, you read that right!
Seaside Treasures, Mountain View, Cyanotype Florals, A Spider's Web, and Cyanotype DIY Forage are joining the MCreativeJ collection.
You can find these at MCreativeJ.com & at my upcoming winter markets #embroidery
December 2, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Hello December! Hello 5 new beginner #EmbroideryKits!
Yes, you read that right!
Seaside Treasures, Mountain View, Cyanotype Florals, A Spider's Web, and Cyanotype DIY Forage are joining the MCreativeJ collection.
You can find these at MCreativeJ.com & at my upcoming winter markets #embroidery
Yes, you read that right!
Seaside Treasures, Mountain View, Cyanotype Florals, A Spider's Web, and Cyanotype DIY Forage are joining the MCreativeJ collection.
You can find these at MCreativeJ.com & at my upcoming winter markets #embroidery