Crossfield, Alberta
Handmade with Heart
Custom embroidery, thoughtful alterations, handcrafted goods, and garden-fresh seedlings — all made with care in small-town Alberta.
What I Do
Craft, Stitch & Grow
From custom machine embroidery to garden-ready seedlings, each piece is created with attention and care.
Custom Embroidery
Personalized machine embroidery for gifts, apparel, home decor, and special occasions. Bring your vision to life in thread.
Alterations & Hemming
Expert alterations to make your favourite pieces fit perfectly. Hemming, tailoring, and repairs done right.
Handmade Goods
Thoughtfully crafted items — from kitchen linens to baby gifts. Each piece is unique and made with quality materials.
Garden Seedlings
Locally grown tomatoes, peppers, and more — nurtured from seed and ready for Alberta gardens. Available starting May 2026.
Made by Hand, Finished by Machine
Every Stitch Tells a Story
By day a medical administrative assistant, by evening a maker. Using my SWF and Singer SE9180 embroidery machines and Embrilliance software, I bring designs to life with precision and personality. Whether it's a monogrammed towel, a custom patch, or a one-of-a-kind gift — every project gets my full attention. Have something unique in mind? I love discussing new ideas.
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From Seed to Table
Grow Something Beautiful
Each spring, I start hundreds of seedlings right here in Crossfield. This year I'll have tomatoes, peppers, herbs, cucumbers, and pumpkins ready starting in May — hardened off and ready for Alberta gardens. Growing clean food starts with good roots.
For Embroidery Business Owners
Tools of the Trade
Professional quoting tools built from real embroidery business experience — so you can price your work confidently and look polished doing it.
Embroidery Quote Tool Bundle
Quote Jobs in Minutes, Not Hours
Built from real embroidery business experience. Enter your stitch count, garment type, quantity, and digitizing fees — get an accurate quote instantly. Includes both the interactive HTML calculator and the Excel spreadsheet.
- Stitch count & thread cost calculator
- Garment surcharges & digitizing fees
- Instant professional quote output
- Works offline, no subscription needed
- Excel & Google Sheets compatible
Secure payment via Square. Files are sent manually by email — please allow up to 24 hours for delivery. Questions? Get in touch.
The Person Behind the Needle
Hi, I'm Michelle
By day I work as a medical administrative assistant — but evenings and weekends you'll find me at my machines, creating something with my hands. Sewing by Chelle started as a passion and grew into a small business built on care, quality, and a genuine love of the craft.
I'm based in Crossfield, Alberta, and I work with customers across the area on custom embroidery, hemming, handmade goods, and garden seedlings. Every project — big or small — gets my full attention.
"I won't consider a job done until you're happy with it. That's my promise to every customer."
Simple Process
How It Works
Getting started is easy — no pressure, no commitment until you're happy with the plan.
Get in Touch
Fill out the contact form or email me directly. Tell me about your project — the more detail the better.
Get a Quote
I'll reply within 24 hours with a quote. No surprises — everything is agreed on before any work begins.
Love Your Order
I get to work and keep you in the loop. Your order isn't done until you're completely happy with it.
Ready to Start?
Let's Create Something Together
Whether you need a custom embroidered gift, a perfect hem, or seedlings for your garden — I'd love to hear from you.