You are a!says a pleasure to watch! Thank you for showing us your amazing collection of Mira's and also sharing your finishes and "VIP's" in other videos. We love you just the way you are! No need to ever apologize for anything.
Heidi, you never cease to amaze me! All your Miras and Noras are so beautiful and the kitted ones with all the beautiful fabrics are stunning! You are definitely an inspiration and you always make me smile with the way you sometimes laugh at yourself! I find so much happiness in watching your videos and look forward to what you will be stitching on next! I have several of the OOP Mira Mermaids and now I am wanting to start them all! I also love Miss Cherry Blossom and think I will buy the chart and bead pack soon! Hopefully, I can find both! Thanks for sharing! I so appreciate you taking the time to show us all your beautiful handiwork! Happy Stitching!
I’m so glad you don’t feel guilty about your Mira collection. You enjoy it and that is all that matters. Happy 🪡 and thank you for sharing your kits with us.
I sure enjoy watching your videos. I am not a Mirabilia stitcher but I love yours. They are really works of art! I have no idea how you get so much stitching done!! Very impressive. My daughter is a professional violinist. She is a Suzuki teacher, concert master in an orchestra and has a teaching job at a university. She also has 4 boys. 3 play the violin and 1 is a cellist. So when you told us about your kids playing the violin, my ears sure perked up! Thank you for the videos and happy stitching!
Wow! Your daughter’s accomplishments are incredible! I know how much hard work it takes to get where she is. Talent runs in the family to have all the kids playing instruments. Practice hours sometimes lasts several hours a day! Their performances must be incredible! My sons dream is to attend one of these famous schools one day 🤞😊
Thank you so much for sharing! Many many fabulous kitted up mirarbilias! Your miss cherry blossom is so pretty! I can’t wait to start on mine. Happy stitching!
Thank you for your video. This was so enjoyable to watch, since I don't stitch Mirabilias. Loved it! We want to see EVERYTHING that you stitch! Take care and happy stitching!
You have killed me with these mira videos. Your stitching is incredible!! Amazing work, I’m thoroughly enabled and I need to go buy more Mira’s. Thanks byeeee❤
I loved your video. Mirabilia is my favorite designer and I have a lot of her patterns and have been collecting them since they first came out in the 90’s.
I totally understand the idea of collecting beautiful patterns, yes, it is our way of honoring arts. I've always like the Violin Player, but now that I've heard the story about your kids playing the violin, I can't wait to see your start on it, I'm sure it will look great! It is the first time I 've seen the Topaz Fairy , I liked it so much that I think I will put it on my wish list for Christmas.
I love the way you think! Yes, I think we should start thinking of our craft as art form. And in that case no one tells an artist to stop creating art 😁 Topaz Fairy is incredible once you see her stitched up, picture does not do a justice for this design 😊
I love to watch your videos about Mirabilias. I stitched Santa Magic about 20 years ago and he is so beautiful. He was actually a commissioned piece for someone. I also have one that someone stitched for me!! I couldn’t believe she did it. Your videos are great.
Hello Heidi, you tickled me when you said you may need an intervention because of your fabric buying...but really, do what brings you joy. You are an amazing needle artist...thank you for sharing with us. Just beautiful.
I have loved watching both your Mirabilia videos! ❤ I've only really discovered the wide world of cross stitch designers within the last year and a half. I so appreciate seeing your Mirabilia collection since I'm still discovering all the different patterns. I can't wait to see you start/work on all these different projects. 🤩
Aww thank you for seeing my stitchings as artwork 🥰 I have discovered so many more designers and styles since I discovered flosstube couple of years ago 😁
Wow you have some absolutely gorgeous fabrics and ladies to stitch❤ I am blown away! Beautiful 😊wish I had so many to choose from! I love love the opalescent fabric that color is amazing! I haven’t seen it before! Have a great week!❤
Thank you, they are beautiful fabrics but I think I will use them for more primitive designs to make it easy for my eyes. It used to be easier to stitch on opalescent fabrics before. 😊
It is always such a pleasure to hear and see you! I know it has nothing to do a Stitching but I’m jealous of your beautiful hair and your beautiful accent! I have an extreme southern accent, so I am very jealous of someone who speaks this eloquently as you. Your stitching is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love all of the fairies! I appreciate the mermaids but do not feel drawn to stitch them. I have completed Cathedral Woods Goddess and she has become one of my most favorite Miras! The photos never do them justice. Now ready to see your Noras!!! ❤😊
I just find your projects so amazing , your stitching and matching up fabrics with the Ladies is so wonderful. Now I know why you say you have such a large fabric stash. I have the pattern of the Egg Collector girl but have not gotten brave enough to start her. Look forward too seeing your birthday start. I have a wonderful husband also that supports my quilting/cross stitch habit. Happy Stitching!
Over the years I have accumulated a lot of them but hopefully I will used them my lifetime 🤞 Gathering Eggs is not as big design and I think you will find a lot of block stitching. Compare to other Mira’s she is an easy stitch. I think you will enjoy it 😊
You truly inspired me! I ordered my first Mirabilia, August Peridot Fairy! My birthday is in August and the fairy has reddish hair like mine when I was young. It is meant to be! Happy stitching!
Oh goodness! I was just saying to myself that I have a problem with buying fabric! Not sure why, but it is getting ridiculous! At least you are getting a lot of stitching done! And it is all beautiful! Thank you for sharing! It is always fun to watch your videos!
I can’t help it, there are so many more choices and colors of fabric that I can’t help to want to stitch on them all! It used to be not like that 30 years ago only Aida and three colors for me and now… Wow… 😁
Hey Heidi! So many lovely stitches! Too bad you're unable to use the opalescent fabric anymore but I'm sure you'll find a wonderful substitution for each of them. I find that choosing the fabric is what holds me back from starting too. It sets the stage, the mood for the piece. Putting in so many hours of stitching, you want to make sure you get it just right. I do agree that sometimes a piece needs a solid color fabric to let the design shine. Hand dyed isn't for everything. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day and happy stitching until next time!
I feel bad because I love the look of opalescent fabrics and 10 years ago it was a lot easier for me to stitch on them, but…. My eyes are not the same. I think I will used those fabrics for more primitive designs that don’t require a lot of backstitching and beads might be able to use them that way 😊
Wow wow wow!!! I loooove your idea for Miss Cherry Blossom!!! That's my next planned Mira and you're making me want to start it now. Your stitches are gorgeous!!!!
Heidi - this is blowing my mind!! I cannot believe how many of these you have kitted up - you could literally open your own shop ;) I love it - it's such a lifetimes work!! I only stitched one The Angel of Spring - back in the early 90s before kids and she's lost now which is sad but I love to see your progress! I tend to stick now with WTNT, BBD and Plum St but could listen to you all day :) love from Wales UK x
It’s funny, my big sister always suspected that I want to secretly open an cross stitch shop and I am not telling her 😂 I love my samplers, but it’s fun sometimes breaking them up with some pretty ladies keeps my internet going 😊
Another wow video! So much fun! I was stitching on garden prelude tonight as I was watching. The fabric I chose is Hazelwood from fiber on a whim because I had seen a photo of that exact spot at the Met where she is playing. It is kind of like old castle walls. I love how it looks so far. As far as your buying so much stuff. My dear, what you do is art and it is inspiring. I have the same struggle but I feel it is my art and I am also supporting artists when I buy their patterns. It also brings me great joy. All of it. I even measure all my non cross stitch purchases in cross stitch dollars. For example, is that shirt worth the money I could spend on four cross stitch patterns. Hmm that meal out, I could kit up a Mirabelia. 😂😂 you are not alone. Thanks so much for sharing your “art”! Bless ❤
I have to put in my notes Hazelwood fabric for potential too! Thank you for the tip. 😊 Your kind words, your comment made me smile. I do love to think of our stitching as art. I like that. 🥰
I get so excited when I see a new video from you… could watch you talk about your stitching for hours! Everything you’ve shown is beautiful! How do you organize and store the ones you finish and don’t frame? You need an art gallery where they can all be on display for everyone to admire. ❤️
I adore ALL of your projects and am most inspired. I will rewatch this again because there is so much wonderful insight and information, thank you. And no need to apologize for your beautiful stash of patterns, fabric, floss, etc. What a supportive husband, fantastic. Take care and see you next Flosstube! ✨
Aww thank you! Sometimes I feel self conscious for having so much stash but then I have to remind myself it is more then 20 years of accumulation I am sharing with the community 😊
Thanks, Heidi! I loved all your comments about each one and what/why you were using each fabric. I ordered gingerbread (16ct, so I think only a little darker than the lugana) for my Royal holiday, and it should be here in a couple of days, yay! I agree that Snow Queen probably needs some kind of icy fabric. I also like you telling us if they were huge or not (should have thought of it before I started then un-kitted lady of the mist😅.) My husband and middle kid (son) are not collectors, but the other 3 of us are. I laughed when you said to guess at the one you held up so long. It’s good to see the pearl strands from the craft store- I always wonder if the flower treasures are available cheaper at a bead store, but I’m not familiar enough with them to even know what size I’d need. The opal fabric makes my eyes go crazy. I need to find some small Miras like Royal games was. I’ll look for the egg one, and maybe I’ll stitch another Royal games. So great your sister cross stitches too! And of course I’m interested to see her stuff on aida🥰
Thank you Shelley! I really appreciate your feedback, and I am glad I didn’t put people to sleep with my over-exploitation of each project 😂I can’t wait to see your progress on Royal Holiday on Gingerbread fabric! She is going to be phenomenal! Aida might take the dye little darker then lugana but not as dark as linen would. And form my own experience of stitching Mira’s on Aida I know beads fit a lot better many times then linen. I will try to show my sisters “pretties” this summer when she is on summer vacation😁 She is only Aida stitcher and her work are amazing!
Don't feel bad for having your collection , or beat yourself up, it makes us happy and that's what life is about ! as women we all seem to 😆suffer from this a bit , a man never frets after he buys more golf clubs or whatever ! so girl power to us xxx👍
Hi Heidi. I just love seeing all of your kitted Mirabilia's. I had no idea how many beads and special flosses went into each project. Each one is truly a work of art! Thanks for sharing. Happy early birthday!
Thank you so much! She does require quite a bit extras but I found that her older designs are easier and ask for less beads and Caron water lilies and they are less confetti 😊
Hi Heidi. Pls don't apologize for your cross stitch collecting addiction because then i would feel guilty if I didn't apologize for mine as well. LOL! The way I look at it is that I don't spend any more than I can afford to spend and it gives me great pleasure. I could have a lot of other vices that are far more dangerous or harmful, so it's a winning situation. :) Your format is great. I love the longer videos like yours, If I have to move to do something, I can always pause you and then come back. Happy Stitching. Steph
OMG Heidi!!!! Not sure if I should thank you or not…my Visa is smoking from all of the purchases that I made after your last two videos. 😂 Of course I wanted some of the out of print ones the most and had to get all of the beads, etc. I think I need to go lay down to recover. Beautiful projects and stitching! Lori
I really enjoyed this they’re so beautiful! I had no idea how many beads and specialty threads that some of them required wow. Thank you so much for sharing I truly love all of your stitching!
Thank you! please don’t get discouraged with all the beads, and krainiks. She has a lot of designs with one or no Metallics or treasures and they are as beautiful as the once with all the extras 😊
Love your Miras and ideas for fabric. I especially like the pearls for mermaid of the pearls. and the cherry blossoms. I am thinking of doing something similar. wisteria charted on a Dimensions chart for September Saphire fairy.
I have Athena, my namesake, that I should start but then I started looking at hand dyed fabrics instead of the called for. Hopefully I pick a great color, too. Thank you!
That’s another pretty pattern! 🤩She is quiet a busy pattern I was planning to pick something with softer mottling. I am sure you will pick something amazing. I am at awe all the fabric colors are available to us compared 20+ years ago I remember oatmeal Aida was my “fancy fabric” 😂
@@stitchingfae I found this flosstube of a Q&A with Nora Corbett at a retreat this year that you may find interesting if you haven’t seen it yet. ruclips.net/video/BtAl_QhhHJw/видео.htmlsi=7-9C7R-itxGJxO1f
I have heard of this shop but not purchased from them before. I will check it out for future conversations since a lot of treasures and magnifica beads are out of production. Thank you for the tip I will share this information with other stitchers who are looking for discontinued beads 😊
Heidi..I love all of your choices for fabric. I do not have an eye for fabric like you do. I have ordered Eek for Gypsy mermaid. I thank you so much for sharing and taking time to video. Where do you find the matching bead packs ? I haven't seen them on 123 stitch. That appears to be the way to make sure you have all of the beads. I cannot wait to follow your progress on every one of your Mirabilias. Happy stitching !........Pam
Thank you Pam! I am happy I was able to help. The bead packs I usually get from Etsy shops but I also order from the Facebook group “Mira Mira on the Wall” there is an authorized seller who sells beads packs and kitted Mira’s. Hope this helps with your search 😊
Surprisingly older Mira’s are not that hard and there is a lot of block stitching, specialty flosses are little different to work but you will get used to it. 😊
Hi Heidi! I sat with paper and pencil and took lots of notes! I have Roses of Provenance because of Teresa Little Stitcher as well. I was wondering if you know what color fabric you're going you stitch her on? Love the video. It's so special to be able to share this with your sister. Would love to see her work. Lori at Once Upon a Stitch
Hi Lori! Yes, I saw her finish and fell in love with the design. I am not sure yet the color but gravitating toward softer tones for this design and with less mottling for the fabric. I have to check to see if it requires bead clusters or the beads are spread out to see if I can stitch in 36ct. Hopefully I will start her soon 😁
Yes, I was thinking subbing mill hills for delica beads for my future designs since I find I like working with smaller beads better then regular size beads. Another viewer suggested Fire Mountain Bead shop for the subs that I will be checking it out. 😊
I have stitched Fairy Idyll and you don’t use very much of the Whisper on her, I had quite a bit left over. So depending on how you stitch and how much is called for on the Santa you might be able to use the called for Whisper on both with just the one that you have.
Oh wow! I didn’t know that. Thank you for heads up. In that case I might be able to use on my Santa’s Magic as well. Now that I know I will check both patters to see if one spool is enough for both projects. 😊
I bought my first Mirabellia, lady of the mist. When you start yours , where do you start? Middle , left corner or d right corner? I am trying to figure that out.
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Thank you for sharing your lovely ladies. Beautiful collection..I really like the floss and charms. Can't wait to see your finishes.
I love the idea of scattering cherry blossoms around her! She's a beauty !
Hopefully I can execute it as I imagine in my head 😁🤞
Oh my goodness how I enjoy all you share! Your kitted up projects are unbelievable and so beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful mirabilias.
You are a!says a pleasure to watch! Thank you for showing us your amazing collection of Mira's and also sharing your finishes and "VIP's" in other videos. We love you just the way you are! No need to ever apologize for anything.
Awww you are too kind, thank you 🥰
Truly enjoy watching your channel and seeing all of your gorgeous projects. You are amazing!
Heidi, you never cease to amaze me! All your Miras and Noras are so beautiful and the kitted ones with all the beautiful fabrics are stunning! You are definitely an inspiration and you always make me smile with the way you sometimes laugh at yourself! I find so much happiness in watching your videos and look forward to what you will be stitching on next! I have several of the OOP Mira Mermaids and now I am wanting to start them all! I also love Miss Cherry Blossom and think I will buy the chart and bead pack soon! Hopefully, I can find both! Thanks for sharing! I so appreciate you taking the time to show us all your beautiful handiwork! Happy Stitching!
Aww, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. 🥰
I have never stitched a mira but yours are beautiful!!! I loved the chart parade. Don’t apologize for buying charts and fabric. It is our therapy.
True, they do make me happy and comfortable having them in my collection 🥰 Thank you 😊
Love your stitching. Just beautiful
Thank you for sharing all your Mira kits. They are lovely and your enthusiasm for them is contagious. :-)
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The fabric for Blossom Harvest is perfection!❤
Thank you! Sometimes the simplest choice works the best 😁
Love all the awesome patterns…they are beautiful like you❤
Thank you 🥰🥰😊
I’m so glad you don’t feel guilty about your Mira collection. You enjoy it and that is all that matters. Happy 🪡 and thank you for sharing your kits with us.
Thank you so much! It is 20+ year collection and over the years they add up 😁
Love seeing all your kits for mirabilia, would love to see all your Mira patterns. I like the long video's.
Thank you! For that I might have to do separate video too 😂 I have 20+ years of collection 😊
Your work is beautiful btw. Love how you have everything kitted up and ready to stitch! The snow queen pattern really caught my eye…
Thank you, kitting projects are my second, separate hobby 😂
I like the long videos. Doesn't bother me at all. Feels like I am spending time with you. Great stitching and enjoyed seeing all the kits. Beautiful
Thank you 🥰
I sure enjoy watching your videos. I am not a Mirabilia stitcher but I love yours. They are really works of art! I have no idea how you get so much stitching done!! Very impressive. My daughter is a professional violinist. She is a Suzuki teacher, concert master in an orchestra and has a teaching job at a university. She also has 4 boys. 3 play the violin and 1 is a cellist. So when you told us about your kids playing the violin, my ears sure perked up! Thank you for the videos and happy stitching!
Wow! Your daughter’s accomplishments are incredible! I know how much hard work it takes to get where she is. Talent runs in the family to have all the kids playing instruments. Practice hours sometimes lasts several hours a day! Their performances must be incredible! My sons dream is to attend one of these famous schools one day 🤞😊
Thank you so much for sharing! Many many fabulous kitted up mirarbilias! Your miss cherry blossom is so pretty! I can’t wait to start on mine. Happy stitching!
Thank you for your video. This was so enjoyable to watch, since I don't stitch Mirabilias. Loved it! We want to see EVERYTHING that you stitch! Take care and happy stitching!
Thank you so much for sharing. Love the Miras. And I love that your family supports your hobby. All the sweeter it is ❤
Thank you 🥰🥰🥰
Such beautiful stitching!!!
Thank you so much for a great video! Deepest Love will look amazing on that fabric!💗
Thank you 🥰
You have killed me with these mira videos. Your stitching is incredible!! Amazing work, I’m thoroughly enabled and I need to go buy more Mira’s. Thanks byeeee❤
Thank you 🥰🥰🥰
I loved your video. Mirabilia is my favorite designer and I have a lot of her patterns and have been collecting them since they first came out in the 90’s.
I started with lavender and lace designs and slowly started collecting Mira’s early 2000’s. Mother and daughter are talented artists 😊
I totally understand the idea of collecting beautiful patterns, yes, it is our way of honoring arts. I've always like the Violin Player, but now that I've heard the story about your kids playing the violin, I can't wait to see your start on it, I'm sure it will look great! It is the first time I 've seen the Topaz Fairy , I liked it so much that I think I will put it on my wish list for Christmas.
I love the way you think! Yes, I think we should start thinking of our craft as art form. And in that case no one tells an artist to stop creating art 😁
Topaz Fairy is incredible once you see her stitched up, picture does not do a justice for this design 😊
I love to watch your videos about Mirabilias. I stitched Santa Magic about 20 years ago and he is so beautiful. He was actually a commissioned piece for someone. I also have one that someone stitched for me!! I couldn’t believe she did it. Your videos are great.
Wow! I am amazed! I know how hard and long this big projects take to stitch, and those gift are that much special because of it. 🥰
Hello Heidi, you tickled me when you said you may need an intervention because of your fabric buying...but really, do what brings you joy. You are an amazing needle artist...thank you for sharing with us. Just beautiful.
I so enjoy your videos! Your work is amazing!
I have loved watching both your Mirabilia videos! ❤ I've only really discovered the wide world of cross stitch designers within the last year and a half. I so appreciate seeing your Mirabilia collection since I'm still discovering all the different patterns. I can't wait to see you start/work on all these different projects. 🤩
Aww thank you for seeing my stitchings as artwork 🥰 I have discovered so many more designers and styles since I discovered flosstube couple of years ago 😁
Your work is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it. I enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you for watching them and for your kind comment 🥰
Oh yes I am watching this video already a second time! Love yours choices 😍 It's like a Mira paradise 💘
Thank you, you are too kind 🥰🥰🥰
So many Miras! 😍 Love your fabric choices. They add to your stitching & the finished project! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.
Wow you have some absolutely gorgeous fabrics and ladies to stitch❤ I am blown away! Beautiful 😊wish I had so many to choose from! I love love the opalescent fabric that color is amazing! I haven’t seen it before! Have a great week!❤
Thank you, they are beautiful fabrics but I think I will use them for more primitive designs to make it easy for my eyes. It used to be easier to stitch on opalescent fabrics before. 😊
You are truly amazing. I love your videos. You have so much to show. Please show all your work for a little longer!
It is always such a pleasure to hear and see you! I know it has nothing to do a Stitching but I’m jealous of your beautiful hair and your beautiful accent! I have an extreme southern accent, so I am very jealous of someone who speaks this eloquently as you. Your stitching is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Aww! You are too kind! Usually my accent gets heavier when I am nervous 😁 I really do appreciate your kind compliment, thank you 🙏😊
I love all of the fairies! I appreciate the mermaids but do not feel drawn to stitch them. I have completed Cathedral Woods Goddess and she has become one of my most favorite Miras! The photos never do them justice. Now ready to see your Noras!!! ❤😊
I just find your projects so amazing , your stitching and matching up fabrics with the Ladies
is so wonderful. Now I know why you say you have such a large fabric stash.
I have the pattern of the Egg Collector girl but have not gotten brave enough to
start her. Look forward too seeing your birthday start. I have a wonderful husband
also that supports my quilting/cross stitch habit. Happy Stitching!
Over the years I have accumulated a lot of them but hopefully I will used them my lifetime 🤞 Gathering Eggs is not as big design and I think you will find a lot of block stitching. Compare to other Mira’s she is an easy stitch. I think you will enjoy it 😊
Love your videos! I'm looking forward to your sampler stash.
You truly inspired me! I ordered my first Mirabilia, August Peridot Fairy! My birthday is in August and the fairy has reddish hair like mine when I was young. It is meant to be! Happy stitching!
August Peridot Fairy is a beauty! And not confetti stitching, I think you will enjoy it! Happy early birthday 🥳 and happy stitching! 😊
@@stitchingfae I thought it was a good choice for a first Mira, too. Thank you for the early birthday wishes.❤️
Aw your hubby is a keeper❤
Thank you for your lovely video
Oh goodness! I was just saying to myself that I have a problem with buying fabric! Not sure why, but it is getting ridiculous! At least you are getting a lot of stitching done! And it is all beautiful! Thank you for sharing! It is always fun to watch your videos!
I can’t help it, there are so many more choices and colors of fabric that I can’t help to want to stitch on them all! It used to be not like that 30 years ago only Aida and three colors for me and now… Wow… 😁
Hey Heidi! So many lovely stitches! Too bad you're unable to use the opalescent fabric anymore but I'm sure you'll find a wonderful substitution for each of them. I find that choosing the fabric is what holds me back from starting too. It sets the stage, the mood for the piece. Putting in so many hours of stitching, you want to make sure you get it just right. I do agree that sometimes a piece needs a solid color fabric to let the design shine. Hand dyed isn't for everything. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day and happy stitching until next time!
I feel bad because I love the look of opalescent fabrics and 10 years ago it was a lot easier for me to stitch on them, but…. My eyes are not the same. I think I will used those fabrics for more primitive designs that don’t require a lot of backstitching and beads might be able to use them that way 😊
Wow wow wow!!! I loooove your idea for Miss Cherry Blossom!!! That's my next planned Mira and you're making me want to start it now. Your stitches are gorgeous!!!!
Totally amazing ❤❤❤❤
Heidi - this is blowing my mind!! I cannot believe how many of these you have kitted up - you could literally open your own shop ;) I love it - it's such a lifetimes work!! I only stitched one The Angel of Spring - back in the early 90s before kids and she's lost now which is sad but I love to see your progress! I tend to stick now with WTNT, BBD and Plum St but could listen to you all day :) love from Wales UK x
It’s funny, my big sister always suspected that I want to secretly open an cross stitch shop and I am not telling her 😂
I love my samplers, but it’s fun sometimes breaking them up with some pretty ladies keeps my internet going 😊
Another wow video! So much fun! I was stitching on garden prelude tonight as I was watching. The fabric I chose is Hazelwood from fiber on a whim because I had seen a photo of that exact spot at the Met where she is playing. It is kind of like old castle walls. I love how it looks so far. As far as your buying so much stuff. My dear, what you do is art and it is inspiring. I have the same struggle but I feel it is my art and I am also supporting artists when I buy their patterns. It also brings me great joy. All of it. I even measure all my non cross stitch purchases in cross stitch dollars. For example, is that shirt worth the money I could spend on four cross stitch patterns. Hmm that meal out, I could kit up a Mirabelia. 😂😂 you are not alone. Thanks so much for sharing your “art”! Bless ❤
I have to put in my notes Hazelwood fabric for potential too! Thank you for the tip. 😊
Your kind words, your comment made me smile. I do love to think of our stitching as art. I like that. 🥰
I get so excited when I see a new video from you… could watch you talk about your stitching for hours! Everything you’ve shown is beautiful! How do you organize and store the ones you finish and don’t frame? You need an art gallery where they can all be on display for everyone to admire. ❤️
Aww thank you so much! My finished big stitchings I usually hang with coat hangers and cover them with suit covers. 😊
I adore ALL of your projects and am most inspired. I will rewatch this again because there is so much wonderful insight and information, thank you. And no need to apologize for your beautiful stash of patterns, fabric, floss, etc. What a supportive husband, fantastic. Take care and see you next Flosstube! ✨
Aww thank you! Sometimes I feel self conscious for having so much stash but then I have to remind myself it is more then 20 years of accumulation I am sharing with the community 😊
Thanks, Heidi! I loved all your comments about each one and what/why you were using each fabric. I ordered gingerbread (16ct, so I think only a little darker than the lugana) for my Royal holiday, and it should be here in a couple of days, yay! I agree that Snow Queen probably needs some kind of icy fabric. I also like you telling us if they were huge or not (should have thought of it before I started then un-kitted lady of the mist😅.) My husband and middle kid (son) are not collectors, but the other 3 of us are. I laughed when you said to guess at the one you held up so long. It’s good to see the pearl strands from the craft store- I always wonder if the flower treasures are available cheaper at a bead store, but I’m not familiar enough with them to even know what size I’d need. The opal fabric makes my eyes go crazy. I need to find some small Miras like Royal games was. I’ll look for the egg one, and maybe I’ll stitch another Royal games. So great your sister cross stitches too! And of course I’m interested to see her stuff on aida🥰
Thank you Shelley! I really appreciate your feedback, and I am glad I didn’t put people to sleep with my over-exploitation of each project 😂I can’t wait to see your progress on Royal Holiday on Gingerbread fabric! She is going to be phenomenal! Aida might take the dye little darker then lugana but not as dark as linen would. And form my own experience of stitching Mira’s on Aida I know beads fit a lot better many times then linen. I will try to show my sisters “pretties” this summer when she is on summer vacation😁 She is only Aida stitcher and her work are amazing!
@@stitchingfae that’s good to know about the beads fitting on aida. I’m looking forward to your sister’s parade!
Happy New Year to you both🎉❤here’s to a great year filled with joy health and lots of stitching time 🥳🎉🥂
I absolutely love all your Mira’s! ❤ you stitching is fabulous.
Don't feel bad for having your collection , or beat yourself up, it makes us happy and that's what life is about ! as women we all seem to 😆suffer from this a bit , a man never frets after he buys more golf clubs or whatever ! so girl power to us xxx👍
Hi Heidi. I just love seeing all of your kitted Mirabilia's. I had no idea how many beads and special flosses went into each project. Each one is truly a work of art! Thanks for sharing. Happy early birthday!
Thank you so much! She does require quite a bit extras but I found that her older designs are easier and ask for less beads and Caron water lilies and they are less confetti 😊
Beautiful 🤩 collection enjoyed seeing all your beautiful 🤩 kits have a wonderful week and happy stitching 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩
Hi Heidi. Pls don't apologize for your cross stitch collecting addiction because then i would feel guilty if I didn't apologize for mine as well. LOL! The way I look at it is that I don't spend any more than I can afford to spend and it gives me great pleasure. I could have a lot of other vices that are far more dangerous or harmful, so it's a winning situation. :) Your format is great. I love the longer videos like yours, If I have to move to do something, I can always pause you and then come back. Happy Stitching. Steph
You are too kind Steph. It’s true my collection makes me happy. Thank you for your positive encouragement, I do appreciate it. 🥰
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OMG Heidi!!!! Not sure if I should thank you or not…my Visa is smoking from all of the purchases that I made after your last two videos. 😂 Of course I wanted some of the out of print ones the most and had to get all of the beads, etc. I think I need to go lay down to recover. Beautiful projects and stitching! Lori
Welcome to dark side Lori! Stash collecting is hobby if it’s own 😂 Happy stitching!!! 😁
I really enjoyed this they’re so beautiful! I had no idea how many beads and specialty threads that some of them required wow. Thank you so much for sharing I truly love all of your stitching!
Thank you! please don’t get discouraged with all the beads, and krainiks. She has a lot of designs with one or no Metallics or treasures and they are as beautiful as the once with all the extras 😊
Love your Miras and ideas for fabric. I especially like the pearls for mermaid of the pearls. and the cherry blossoms. I am thinking of doing something similar. wisteria charted on a Dimensions chart for September Saphire fairy.
I have see Mira mermaids stitched with pearls and they look breathtaking! Fingers crossed 🤞 hopefully mine will turn out well too 😊
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I have Athena, my namesake, that I should start but then I started looking at hand dyed fabrics instead of the called for. Hopefully I pick a great color, too. Thank you!
That’s another pretty pattern! 🤩She is quiet a busy pattern I was planning to pick something with softer mottling. I am sure you will pick something amazing. I am at awe all the fabric colors are available to us compared 20+ years ago I remember oatmeal Aida was my “fancy fabric” 😂
@@stitchingfae I found this flosstube of a Q&A with Nora Corbett at a retreat this year that you may find interesting if you haven’t seen it yet. ruclips.net/video/BtAl_QhhHJw/видео.htmlsi=7-9C7R-itxGJxO1f
Fire Mountain Beads and a conversion Mill Hill bead list you can easily find the right colors and size of the discontinued Mill Hill colors.
I have heard of this shop but not purchased from them before. I will check it out for future conversations since a lot of treasures and magnifica beads are out of production. Thank you for the tip I will share this information with other stitchers who are looking for discontinued beads 😊
So many beautiful ladies! You should just frame the bust of the mermaid that is partially done. You did such beautiful work on her
I was thinking maybe try to make a project bag and add her as a front panel or something stithy related project 😊
@@stitchingfae She would be fabulous on a project bag.
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I also find my eyes do not like the opalescent fabrics. Love your stash of Mirabilia designs.
Heidi..I love all of your choices for fabric. I do not have an eye for fabric like you do. I have ordered Eek for Gypsy mermaid. I thank you so much for sharing and taking time to video. Where do you find the matching bead packs ? I haven't seen them on 123 stitch. That appears to be the way to make sure you have all of the beads. I cannot wait to follow your progress on every one of your Mirabilias. Happy stitching !........Pam
Thank you Pam! I am happy I was able to help. The bead packs I usually get from Etsy shops but I also order from the Facebook group “Mira Mira on the Wall” there is an authorized seller who sells beads packs and kitted Mira’s. Hope this helps with your search 😊
I wish I had seen that Halloween fairy in January. I’d have been able to do it by Christmas as a gift. These kits scare me though
Surprisingly older Mira’s are not that hard and there is a lot of block stitching, specialty flosses are little different to work but you will get used to it. 😊
Hi Heidi! I sat with paper and pencil and took lots of notes! I have Roses of Provenance because of Teresa Little Stitcher as well. I was wondering if you know what color fabric you're going you stitch her on? Love the video. It's so special to be able to share this with your sister. Would love to see her work. Lori at Once Upon a Stitch
Hi Lori! Yes, I saw her finish and fell in love with the design. I am not sure yet the color but gravitating toward softer tones for this design and with less mottling for the fabric. I have to check to see if it requires bead clusters or the beads are spread out to see if I can stitch in 36ct. Hopefully I will start her soon 😁
Great video! You are so sweet! ❤❤❤
Your stitching is beautiful. Have you thought of using Delica beads? They are smaller and fit better
Yes, I was thinking subbing mill hills for delica beads for my future designs since I find I like working with smaller beads better then regular size beads. Another viewer suggested Fire Mountain Bead shop for the subs that I will be checking it out. 😊
I have stitched Fairy Idyll and you don’t use very much of the Whisper on her, I had quite a bit left over. So depending on how you stitch and how much is called for on the Santa you might be able to use the called for Whisper on both with just the one that you have.
Oh wow! I didn’t know that. Thank you for heads up. In that case I might be able to use on my Santa’s Magic as well. Now that I know I will check both patters to see if one spool is enough for both projects. 😊
I bought my first Mirabellia, lady of the mist. When you start yours , where do you start? Middle , left corner or d right corner? I am trying to figure that out.
Congrats on your first Mira start! I usually start my Mira’s from middle then go up. 😊 Happy stitching!