Inspired by nature, made by hand

Hello, I’m Melanie MacMillan, the maker behind Into the Forest Embroidery and Into the Garden Embroidery. I’m based in the beautiful countryside of Loburn in North Canterbury, New Zealand.

I’d love for you to take a look around my website, explore my designs, book a class and reach out if you’d like to connect.

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View fullsize I couldn't resist this tea cup at my local op shop ..... then I couldn't resist making a mossy garden out of it. I'll be teaching this at https://www.embroiderynz.co.nz/ next year as a 2 day class. Still a couple of spaces left 🌱🫖 #anzeg #embroide
View fullsize Had fun painting these wee gift tags for @blackbirdgrovenz . Not surprisingly, there's a few shrooms among the flowers 🤭 #rangiora #rangioranz #watercolour #watercolormushroom #shoplocal #handmadegifts #handpaintednz
View fullsize 'Enchanted in Moonlight' at @foolsofdesire art exhibition. I love the way the little fungi curl up toward the moon, I know exactly how they feel, I used to sit up at night as a kid so I could see the full moon, it still enchants me. #fullmoon #moon
View fullsize 'Haeckel in Chartreuse' another piece from the @foolsofdesire exhibition. #mushroomembroidery #fungiart #chartreuse #beadembroidery #beadwork #nzembroidery #rangioranz #handembroidered
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I love to hear from you! Maybe you’re not sure about which class to join, have an enquiry about private tutoring, or would like a bespoke class for you and some friends. Get in touch with me and I’m sure I can help you out.