I love that! Whenever I see my seashell stamp tattoo I think about camp too.

I’m so glad I don’t have to choose what classes to take this year, I want to take them all haha.

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.
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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.

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.

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

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:

Thank you!

Ooh yeah! I can’t wait to see it!

Hand holding an oval hoop featuring embroidered flowers and butterflies.

Hand holding an oval hoop featuring embroidered flowers and butterflies. Zoomed out flat lay.

My newest #embroidery kit, Butterfly Garden!⁠
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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.
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The butterfly room was filled with hundreds of butterflies. This trip led to the creation of this kit!

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.

Want to learn how to embroider the seed stitch?

Try my hand #embroidery video and step-by-step tutorial 👇🏼

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I could see that. I bet the laces are hard to use from a practicality stand point, but visually they elevate the look.

Love the embroidered laces!

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...

Curious about how to transfer an #embroidery design onto dark fabric?

Try one of these methods!

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#stitching #crafts #mcreativej

Perfect way to spend a Sunday!

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.⁠
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If you want to join me for a workshop, be sure to check my upcoming classes: MCreativeJ.com

So hopefully a good marketing tool then!

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

Dang you are putting way more effort in than I did this year haha

What do you think will be trends in hand #embroidery for 2025?

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 ❤️

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

Faire helps retailers find and buy unique wholesale merchandise for their stores. Retailers can order online wholesale and get flexible payment terms and free returns.

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...

Stitching Success: From Farmers Market to Flourishing Business Podcast Episode · The Market Maven · 01/21/2025 · 47m

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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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 …

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

Melissa at MCreativeJ Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa s...

You can find me on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/@mcreativej

I post a variety of hand embroidery content.

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 😂

Thank you so much ❤️

You'll be able to shop a wide selection of amazing sewing vendors. From hand embroidery to quilting, to specialty fabrics and finishes, Sew Expo has it all. Mark your calendars and be sure to stop by booth 301!⁠

Enhance Your Stitching Skills: Learn New Embroidery Techniques at Sew Expo Workshops Learn hand embroidery and build you skills with Sew Expo workshops by Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ.

Registration opens today, so if you see a class you want to take, be sure to sign up!⁠

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