Maker Materials + Craft Supplies

Craft supplies for the modern maker. Find the supplies that will help you get your craft on.
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Melissa Galbraith on Instagram: "Supplies⁠ One of my favorite things about traveling for my work is getting to explore new fiber arts shops. I like to joke that my super power is finding a craft store wherever I go. ⁠ ⁠ I’m not kidding! I’ve been to craft shops in Puerto Vallarta, Chang Mai, and most recently in Tucson while visiting my mother-in-law.⁠ ⁠ Whenever I stumble upon these places, I try to find something new to take home and explore. Often times it’s a cute pair of scissors for my embroidery workshops, but other times it’s fabric and threads.⁠ ⁠ In Tucson, I visited The West and was blown away by their thread selection and variety. I came home with some wild colors of Soie D’Alger silk thread, gorgeous Weeks Dye Works variations, sparkly Kreinik spools, and some delightful beads
What Is An Embroidery Slate Frame and How Do You Use It?
Join Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for another hands-on hand embroidery tutorial. This time we're checking out slate frames. Learn more about what exactly is a slate frame for embroidery, why you would use it, how to prep it for stitching, and if there are easier options available to keep your embroidery project taught.
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
Embroidery Essentials: Craft Supplies to Make Hand Embroidery Easier
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
How to Use A Freedom Frame - Easy Slate Frame for Hand Embroidery
How to Use A Freedom Frame - Easy Slate Frame for Hand Embroidery
Have You Read It: Everyday Folk by Krista West
Everyday Folk by Krista West features over 175 folk embroidery designs for the home, inspired by traditional textiles. Read my full review of this embroidery book and why you'll love it.
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
12 Embroidery Gifts to Give Your Crafty Friends This Holiday Season
It's hard to believe, the holiday season is upon us! I remember walking around Costco and Joann in early fall and thinking, 'Why is there already Christmas decor out? What happened to Halloween?' While I wasn't ready to start my holiday shopping just then, it did help me start to think of who will be on my list this year and what I'd like to start saving up to gift. For your crafty friends who love embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, crewel, or sewing in general. Check out these gift ideas.
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
One of a kind fabric finds- where to find fabrics online
Finding unique fabrics to turn into quilts, use for embroidery, or in other creative sewing projects has always been fun for me. It's like a treasure hunt to find the perfect pattern or color. I love checking out my local craft thrift store, rooting through fabric scrap bins, and stopping in at my local boutique craft stores to see what unique selections I can find. F find lovely fabrics to use or stash for a later project. Here are a few online shops to find unique fabrics:
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
Melissa Galbraith on Instagram: "Slate frames⁠ Have you tried one? I hadn’t heard of a slate frame until I did a deep internet search into goldwork. Putting a slate frame together is a project in itself, but it really keeps your fabric so taught. One of the types of embroidery I want to try this year is goldwork and use a slate frame! #embroidery #slateframe #stitching #mcreativej #crafting"
MCreativeJ's 14 Favorite DMC Embroidery Products
With so many embroidery materials out there, it's hard to know what's good. In case you're looking for materials, I've tried and tested, here are 14 of my favorites from DMC embroidery.
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog
MCreativeJ I Hand Embroidery + DIY Blog