MJ Makes Handmade
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MJ Makes Handmade is a creative service providing lessons, advice & commissioned handmade needlework. (See Keep Smiling, in the Commissioned Needlework album).
I am a self-taught embroiderer, specialising in cross stitch. I have been stitching on-and-off for about 25 years, and now stitch almost every day! I take immense joy in teaching what I love, particularly when others are made aware of the benefits of engaging in crafts. I have taught Learn to Cross Stitch lessons via Meet Up while living in London, and had my work published in two UK cross stitch
30/08/2026
04/08/2026
Spoiler alert: this WIP has been on my mind for a few weeks, and tomorrow is its anniversary. It's the Walter Crane Daffodil Lady from the book.
This pic is from NaNoStitchMo in November 2021.
28/07/2026
Part 5: completed 30 August 2020
23/07/2026
The church changed into one of my places of worship, a museum!
13/07/2026
Part 10 is complete! 👍🏼 I've changed the colour of the door to my favourite colour. 😄 I've decided that I don't want this to reach it's 10th anniversary, so I will finish it this year!
Donna Bayliss | Needle Work
29/06/2026
Yesterday, I took the train up to a friend's place, to use the gas hob, so I could dye some fabric for my first ever Long Dog Sampler. I had been gifted some DMC 938 and chose Scarlet iDye over a darker neutral base. I am VERY pleased with the result, it's exactly how I imagined it! Thanks Leigh, The Ribbon Rose for the fabric and Made Marion Craft for the dye. 👍🏼
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