Starting in the middle and then turning your work is such a great idea, I hate the working up, to think I have struggled for years, when all I had to turn it round, thank you so much for sharing this tip, it just proves you are never too old to learn
As a quilter as well as cross stitcher, I use invisible polyester thread. It is easier to use than the nylon thread. I also use a permanent black marker to stain the end of the thread to make threading easier. Once I thread the needle, I cut off the blackened part of the invisible thread. Happy stitching. Darlene R.
Excellent video, thank you! I finally learned why the floss my mother had collected and is now mine does not match the new skeins! Had you two never talked about that, I'd still be wondering why! Priceless information and more about other threads, etc!!!
Yes I suspect this is due to the acid free changes in the 90s but that is my assumption. I’ve never seen this written anywhere but to me it makes sense bc since 2000 there isn’t much of a change other than minimal which one assumes is due lot variance. Thanks so much for tuning in! Are you stitching anything from your mother collection?
Thank you for your Mirabilia videos. It’s enjoyable to see how others work on their projects. I’m going to have to get those art dot containers. I have to say that I like bobbinating my dmc and having them all in a master set box. When I pull out a project to stitch, I just grab a handful of colors that I need and then put them back when I’m moving on. It’s really easy to see all the numbers that way too. I do use floss away bags for projects with fancy floss though. We all have our preferences. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Oh I LOVE the idea of a set of bobbinated thread in a drawer - it would be so beautiful! The flossaway bags are ugly but they function well for me. I have a few projects kitted up in different ways which is always fun to explore new options :) Thanks for watching and happy stitching!
Thank you both so much for your time, energy, expertise, and joy of stitching! Please keep making these kinds of videos! And I can't wait for the 1x1 skin - please make sure to cover fractional stitches. I'm currently working on Garden Party with 1x1 skin and have no idea what I'm doing. 🤣
I absolutely LOVE this series and thank you so much for presenting such relevant information. As a cross stitcher who is about to begin her first Mirabilia pattern this is invaluable is giving me confidence to take on the project. Again, I am so thankful for the time and effort it took to present this series for all of the stitchers who love Mirabilia and Nora Corbett designs but have been appreciative to jump in. Love all the videos the two of you have presented as individuals and as a team. Love you both❤
Awww thank you so much! We really appreciate you and all our viewers which make all these shenanigans possible 🙃 Thank you so much for sharing your time with us today!
Thanks so much for tuning back in and we are happy you are finding some of the tips helpful. Samantha is absolutely the best and I’m so grateful for our friendship :) happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you so much ladies! I’m doing a Mira right now & my LNS says do the skin one over one & im like leaving her skin to last afraid of it! Now I’m not going to do as pattern says! Relieved stress!
Thanks for sharing your time with us. At the end of the day needle arts should be enjoyable and in fact is found to be meditative so long as what you are stitching isn’t causing you stress - stitch the skin however you wish and whatever way you enjoy the most. If you think you may want to do 1 over 1 then I encourage you to try a small 1 inch section on a salvage edge :)
Thank you for another great video! Tip for floss storage/keeping track of what you have: The Stitchery Notion template by Stitchy Nati allows you to list all your DMC floss and link it to your wips. When you search for a floss color, it will tell you how many you have and what project bag it's in. It's been a game changer for me!
Thank you both for doing these videos. I have a couple of Nora Corbett patterns in my stash that I was nervous about starting. But after watching your tips and tricks I think that I am ready to kit up one and give it a go! Love all of your videos!
I’m such a bobbinator! Just looking at that many bags just stresses me out! (But isn’t it wonderful that we can all find the systems that work for us!)
Yes bobbinating is a great option too! Have you seen the Etsy shop that makes ikea drawer inserts to hold bobbinated floss! 😍😍😍😍 it makes me want to bobbinate just for the drawer! HA!
@@FibersandFlossCanada yes, I just can’t justify the cost! I’ve recently redone mine but with standard DMC labels on Amazon bobbins, which then live in a two sided case (if they are stash) or on a ring with a project. But the really nice bobbins and bobbin inserts are *so* lovely.
Wonderful video! So many useful tips and tricks…as well as a bit of joyful enabling! I love how positive you two are. It’s so funny to hear someone say Mirabilia is their comfort stitching. I have been stitching a JBW design 1 over 1 on linen and it is crazy how much the stitches do slip as opposed to what Arica showed to anchor where your stitch comes up when stitching over 2. Thank goodness it’s a small piece (Lina’s Pin Keep), monochromatic, etc. I truly prefer Aida or sometimes evenweave. Thanks so much ladies for sharing your time with us!
@@FibersandFlossCanada 28 count…I’m still enjoying it, but would think twice about doing it again! Thankfully it’s small, and I really think the linen lends to the look of the finished pillow (it was a kit).
Thank you so much for doing these videos. I’ve watched everyone. And I’ve learned a trick or two along the way. The floss I use for the Norahs and the Mira’s, I buy a box from Joannes. The inside is physically correct for the floss away bags except for the height, it is a little short. That’s not a problem the bags are gonna lean anyway then I take two lengths because I pre-cut everything. And put it on a floss ring. I have enough to do quite a bit, and when I run out, I just go to the box and refill that particular floss.
Wonderful watching your videos! I’m going to order my first Nora Corbett and begin some comfort stitching! I’ve stitched many years on Aida, have beaded many Mill Hill kits, and will be venturing into Evenweave with these designs. I am excited and nervous at the same time!
@@FibersandFlossCanada I have several going but my birthday is the beginning of June and my daughter and I will each be starting a nora alphabet mermaid, She will be starting S and i will be starting R.
@@elainethurston9479 no worries! Happy to hear you are diving back into mirabilias again! I feel like her designs have changed A LOT in the last 15 years. Do you find you are more into her older or newer stuff?
@@FibersandFlossCanada I have started some of the older ones... All four of the seasons in the garden, damask roses and the the stargazer... just for starters!
Thank you and Samantha for the Mirabilia series. When I stitch in hand I do it the same way with you but now I definitely prefer to stitch on a hoop or q-snap although it’s a lot slower. My stitches are looking so much better and even. Looking forward for the video for beading and for that for stitching one over one. Please can you show how to stitch with variegated floss? I’ve never used one so that would be very helpful. Samantha at her videos had mentioned that you also do needlework. Maybe you can show us some of your projects. That would be very interesting. Thank you both for the interesting videos that you make.😊❤💕🌺
Thank you again for all the lovely comments. I plan on making some stitching tutorials so stay tuned re variegated floss. Basically, most ppl will stitch one stitch at a time in order to see most of the variegation but there’s a few other ways to stitch with it! I don’t currently have any needlework on the go but when I do I will share it. The next thing I have kitted up is some canvas work and that’s different and pretty fun too so I will def share that when I start it
Absolutely enjoying these videos and have learned so much and gotten a lot more confidence in stitching Miras!!!! I hope you two continue making regular videos and also some learning videos.
I have enjoyed watching your Mirabilia series. The two of you compliment one another well, offering helpful advice and clear, concise instruction and samples. Thank you. I have begun my very first Nora Corbett - The Easter Fairy. I am impressed with the pattern itself. It is easy to follow, with clear symbols and directions. I am trying 32 count Belfast linen for the first time. I am having a hard time keeping my stitches even and neat. I have ripped and restarted once and am in the process of doing it again! I have been using a hoop but will be trying a Q-Snap this time. 🙄 Feeling a bit frustrated at the moment, but trying to be patient with myself and envision the completed piece knowing it will be done to the best of my ability. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Jacque🐑
Oh we are happy to hear you are stitching your first Nora! Do loose hope, try and try again :) what stitching method are you using? Sewing or stab and poke? Tout fabric in a frame will help with neat stitching. Is your thread twisting? If so, try the loop start (I find the thread lays flatter.) was your first stitch positioned correctly on the warp and weft?
@@FibersandFlossCanada I am a poke and stab gal. I do use the loop method for starts but learned, from your video, in fact, that there is a proper way to use the warp and weft. Who knew? I will be following that advice from now on. 🥰 I am certain that the hoop was not keeping the fabric taut enough so I will be using a QSnap beginning today. I thought I would get to it Saturday but life happens. 🤪 I thank you for your prompt, helpful suggestions and feel inspired to get started today. The third time is the charm, right? 😊 I will keep in touch. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Jacque 🐑
@@blacksheepenchanted if you find the qsnap to heavy to hold, I would like to suggest a Nurge frame. I recently purchased my first and it is TIGHT and light in the hands :)
Thank you so much for all the great suggestions. The QSnap is definitely working much better but it is great to know that you have been happy with the Nurge hoops. I’ve been tempted but hate to purchase lots of stuff just to try it out! 😂 Anyway I have about four hundred stitches in and they look SOOO much better. I’ve only been able to squeeze in a little time here and there so the QSnap has worked perfectly for my needs so far. 😂Life keeps interrupting my stitchy time! But that does happen and tends to run in cycles. I am grateful for your communication and great suggestions. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Jacque 🐑
Im not a mirabilia stitcher - yet... maybe one day. i'd rather currently do xstitches without beads etc - I've only got limited amount of room to store things
I've enjoyed so much watching your Mirabilia series! Fun and useful videos and you too work very well together! It's obvious that you are comfortable in each other's company (please excuse the language mistakes, I hope I expressed correctly what I wanted to say and I hope you know what I mean). I guess there won't be a part 3, ooor maybe you'll find an other subject to make videos about if you've covered everything about Miras? Looking forward to seeing you both again, till later then 🥰🧚🧚♂🧚♀🧵🪡
I'm loving these Mira tutorials! If you can think of anything else to school us newbies on, feel free to post it! I'm not generally a stitch in hand person but I feel like you almost have to be with a Mira, right? I mean you can't iron it at the end with all those beads so how do you make sure your fabric looks nice enough for framing at the end?
Oh you would be amazed at what a good framer can pull off! Stitch however you enjoy stitching the most - frame or in hand. At the end of the day - there are ways to get those wrinkles out ;)
Hi, I have loved the flosstubeversity series. You have a great way of explaining and breaking things down. Do you think you could do one on using variegated thread? I am doing a monochrome longdog but would be trepidatious doing one with variegated thread.
Great suggestion! A few others have suggested this as well and its definitely on my list to cover :) Thanks for the kind comments and I am happy to hear you have been enjoying the series.
Thanks for the great series! I LOVE the story of the Invisible thread! Lol. Can you please share the product name or link for the art dot boxes? I can find the tic tac containers but not the little drawers! Thanks! From another Canadian Stitcher!
The a is for tuning in Leslie. The product names and all the details are in the description box :) the particular thread we use is Wonder Invisible thread and the containers are “art dot containers” both on Amazon :)
Another great video, ladies! Quick questions about the specialty flosses: What is the difference between blending filament and regular Kreinick? Does blending filament need to be combined with something thus the word "blending?"
Hi Lisa! Blending Filament is very thin and is mostly used just like how you have described. One strand dmc and one strand BF together. Thank you so much for watching !! ❤
Absolutely love this video. I’m still stitching my first Mira! I in hand stitch only. Question for you, I tend to 10x10 block stitch and to keep everything straight. I easily get lost. How do you stitch? Block or carry over several blocks. Another question is how is Kreinik anchored to the back? Thank you so much!
Great questions! For stitching Sam and I both tend to stitch the area of color not restricting ourselves to a 10x10 block. With Mira’s this often is more of a “swoop” of color. We also love to stitch darker to lighter colors. For the kreinik, we tend to slide it through a few finished stitches on the backside or sew it in with our new stitches looping over the tail on the backside to secure the tail in place. Thanks for tuning in today!
Another wonderful video from you two! Interesting about floss changes over the years. I remember hearing that certain dyes were no longer available to use and DMC had to reformulate and used something different on their labels to let consumers know. Just wondering if you have an older Mirabilia chart, which may have been designed with the older floss, would you still use the newer floss? Just curious….
Oh now this is interesting…. I haven’t encountered this on any I have stitched but I wonder if these flosses are listed on their correction list on the Mirabilia website? Thanks for spending time with us today :)
Re stitching up or down, this is the second video that has talked about this recently - I always work left to right (for the first legs) when I’m working downward, and right to left when I’m working upwards, so their relationship to the row before remains the same - is that not what everyone does?
Good comment. There are so many ways to stitch! I will cover this in an upcoming tutorial. I will never forget Samantha sitting on the couch with her youngest who was learning to stitch, asked Sam for help and Sam was like… what?? You are stitching upside down! But that’s what worked for her and she continues to stitch different than Sam and I. The flow of ppls stitches can be right to left, left to right, stacking rows up or working down… then there’s where you are stitching in terms of pattern placement! So many possibilities!
59:36 I love your videos. Always learn something new! My question is if you are stitching 2 over 2 then want to do over one on the body, do you switch to 1 over one?
Thanks for tuning in :) I’m not sure I understand your question. You are stitching 2 over 2. But you would like to stitch 1 over 1 for the skin and are wondering if you use 1 single floss for the 1 over 1? If so yes. I am making a video next week showing how to concert skin to 1 over 1 and it may be helpful for you to watch it?
I would like to know your thoughts on stitching a Mirabilia on 16 count Aida instead of 32 count linen. Would you not recommend the Aida for any reason?
Sorry, probably stupid question, but why having a master kit if you never use it? Or maybe I got it wrong? In Europe floss is so expensive that I would never think of buying again all the colors needed for a new project, I have one skein per color and that’s it
Good question actually. Some ppl have literally bought every color and have a full master set. Both of our sets are comprised of colors we have used over the years. I tend to buy a new skein if I don’t have a full skein for a new project. If I have 2 in storage I don’t purchase another for a new project. My concern is running out and not having a similar enough dye lot. You’d be surprised the difference in the many of the colors when you have 2 skeins the same color - about 40% of the time there is a noticeable difference with dmc. Happy stitching!
Great message! Some good Canadian shops I am familiar with are: stitch it central, traditional stitches, embroidery marketplace and lizzy Bs. I’m sure there are many more but I know those ones the best :)
Starting in the middle and then turning your work is such a great idea, I hate the working up, to think I have struggled for years, when all I had to turn it round, thank you so much for sharing this tip, it just proves you are never too old to learn
Just make sure you only turn it upside down. If you turn your piece sideways the legs of the crosses will be different!
As a quilter as well as cross stitcher, I use invisible polyester thread. It is easier to use than the nylon thread. I also use a permanent black marker to stain the end of the thread to make threading easier. Once I thread the needle, I cut off the blackened part of the invisible thread.
Happy stitching. Darlene R.
Oh now that is a fantastic tip with the marker! I’m going to try that today - thank you!!
Excellent video, thank you! I finally learned why the floss my mother had collected and is now mine does not match the new skeins! Had you two never talked about that, I'd still be wondering why! Priceless information and more about other threads, etc!!!
Yes I suspect this is due to the acid free changes in the 90s but that is my assumption. I’ve never seen this written anywhere but to me it makes sense bc since 2000 there isn’t much of a change other than minimal which one assumes is due lot variance. Thanks so much for tuning in! Are you stitching anything from your mother collection?
Thank you for your Mirabilia videos. It’s enjoyable to see how others work on their projects. I’m going to have to get those art dot containers. I have to say that I like bobbinating my dmc and having them all in a master set box. When I pull out a project to stitch, I just grab a handful of colors that I need and then put them back when I’m moving on. It’s really easy to see all the numbers that way too. I do use floss away bags for projects with fancy floss though. We all have our preferences. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Oh I LOVE the idea of a set of bobbinated thread in a drawer - it would be so beautiful! The flossaway bags are ugly but they function well for me. I have a few projects kitted up in different ways which is always fun to explore new options :) Thanks for watching and happy stitching!
Thank you both so much for your time, energy, expertise, and joy of stitching! Please keep making these kinds of videos! And I can't wait for the 1x1 skin - please make sure to cover fractional stitches. I'm currently working on Garden Party with 1x1 skin and have no idea what I'm doing. 🤣
Will do! Thank you for your kind comments and continued support ❤️
Thank you again for such an informative and entertaining video. I jump to watch them when they come on my feed♥
Oh I love this! Thank you so much for your support, it means a lot to us ❤️ Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you for sharing all the great information! 😊
You are so welcome! And thank you for sharing your time with us today :)
I really enjoy watching you and Samantha together. Your friendship really shines through on your videos.
Thank you so much, we are lucky to have each other :)
Thank you so much for these 2 videos. You have given me
so many new ideas and inspiration.
Love you two together. Your friendship and enthusiasm and teaching skills are inspiring!
Thank you so much! We are so lucky to have each other 💞 thanks for tuning in today :)
I absolutely LOVE this series and thank you so much for presenting such relevant information. As a cross stitcher who is about to begin her first Mirabilia pattern this is invaluable is giving me confidence to take on the project. Again, I am so thankful for the time and effort it took to present this series for all of the stitchers who love Mirabilia and Nora Corbett designs but have been appreciative to jump in. Love all the videos the two of you have presented as individuals and as a team. Love you both❤
Awww thank you so much! We really appreciate you and all our viewers which make all these shenanigans possible 🙃 Thank you so much for sharing your time with us today!
So many good tips today! Your videos are both great fun and informative at the same time. And your friendship is aspirational. 💞
Thanks so much for tuning back in and we are happy you are finding some of the tips helpful. Samantha is absolutely the best and I’m so grateful for our friendship :) happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you for all the helpful tips. Just started my first Mirabilia yesterday-Winter White Santa.
Oh my gosh what a great project to start!!!! Thanks for tuning in today and happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you so much ladies! I’m doing a Mira right now & my LNS says do the skin one over one & im like leaving her skin to last afraid of it! Now I’m not going to do as pattern says! Relieved stress!
Thanks for sharing your time with us. At the end of the day needle arts should be enjoyable and in fact is found to be meditative so long as what you are stitching isn’t causing you stress - stitch the skin however you wish and whatever way you enjoy the most. If you think you may want to do 1 over 1 then I encourage you to try a small 1 inch section on a salvage edge :)
Hello ladies. I did Autumn Queen many years ago. Fun stitch! Cross stitch has taken a back seat to quilting in recent years.
Oh and I love quilting too! So many crafts and not enough time… thanks for sharing your time with us today ❤️
Thank you for another great video! Tip for floss storage/keeping track of what you have: The Stitchery Notion template by Stitchy Nati allows you to list all your DMC floss and link it to your wips. When you search for a floss color, it will tell you how many you have and what project bag it's in. It's been a game changer for me!
That's a great idea! There’s so many wonderful apps and tracking programs out there now a days. Thanks for sharing your time with us today :)
Same here, the Notion template just works so much better for me than some of the apps I’ve tried in the past!
Thank you both for doing these videos. I have a couple of Nora Corbett patterns in my stash that I was nervous about starting. But after watching your tips and tricks I think that I am ready to kit up one and give it a go! Love all of your videos!
This is excellent to hear!! I hope you enjoy the “stitching a Nora” experience!
I’m such a bobbinator! Just looking at that many bags just stresses me out! (But isn’t it wonderful that we can all find the systems that work for us!)
Yes bobbinating is a great option too! Have you seen the Etsy shop that makes ikea drawer inserts to hold bobbinated floss! 😍😍😍😍 it makes me want to bobbinate just for the drawer! HA!
@@FibersandFlossCanada yes, I just can’t justify the cost! I’ve recently redone mine but with standard DMC labels on Amazon bobbins, which then live in a two sided case (if they are stash) or on a ring with a project. But the really nice bobbins and bobbin inserts are *so* lovely.
Wonderful video! So many useful tips and tricks…as well as a bit of joyful enabling! I love how positive you two are. It’s so funny to hear someone say Mirabilia is their comfort stitching. I have been stitching a JBW design 1 over 1 on linen and it is crazy how much the stitches do slip as opposed to what Arica showed to anchor where your stitch comes up when stitching over 2. Thank goodness it’s a small piece (Lina’s Pin Keep), monochromatic, etc. I truly prefer Aida or sometimes evenweave. Thanks so much ladies for sharing your time with us!
Thanks for sharing your current stitchy work with us. It def can slip with the 1x1 on linen. What size linen are you using?
@@FibersandFlossCanada 28 count…I’m still enjoying it, but would think twice about doing it again! Thankfully it’s small, and I really think the linen lends to the look of the finished pillow (it was a kit).
Thank you so much for doing these videos. I’ve watched everyone. And I’ve learned a trick or two along the way. The floss I use for the Norahs and the Mira’s, I buy a box from Joannes. The inside is physically correct for the floss away bags except for the height, it is a little short. That’s not a problem the bags are gonna lean anyway then I take two lengths because I pre-cut everything. And put it on a floss ring. I have enough to do quite a bit, and when I run out, I just go to the box and refill that particular floss.
Thank you for tuning in and sharing your time with us! Those bags sound like a perfect way to organize your floss :) Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I have loved these series with you two!!! Very helpful and informative and inspiring ❤😊
Thank you so much Heather, it means so much to us when we hear people are enjoying the series. Happy stitching this weekend 🧵🪡
Wonderful watching your videos! I’m going to order my first Nora Corbett and begin some comfort stitching! I’ve stitched many years on Aida, have beaded many Mill Hill kits, and will be
venturing into Evenweave with these designs. I am excited and nervous at the same time!
Oh how I love this!!!! What a wonderful plan :) Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this information with us. It really helps me to get a plan for how to tackle my mira.
Thank you for watching! Which Mira are you starting??
@@FibersandFlossCanada I have several going but my birthday is the beginning of June and my daughter and I will each be starting a nora alphabet mermaid, She will be starting S and i will be starting R.
@@dianeruno4942 I love how you are both stitching these, what a great connection for you two :)
Thank you so much for these videos. ❤
And thank you for watching them :) Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I’ve stitched many Miras but I LOVED this! Please share more!
Thanks for tuning in today and we are happy to hear you enjoyed the video :)
My comfort too. Loved your video. So tired of samplers ! Designers cool it on samplers. Do other things! 😂
Haha! I do love a good sampler too but they are def all the rage atm 🤣 Happy to see you tuned in and shared your time with us today!
You girls are the best ❤. Thank you so much 😊
Awww thank you, thanks for tuning in and sharing your time with us :)
Great video! Thank you for sharing this information.
Thank you for joining us and sharing your time. Happy stitching! 🧵🪡
What a great job girls. Keep going.
Thanks so much Nicole and thank you for tuning in! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Bought my first mirrabilla yesterday - princess elliana - we have a shop in Australia where you can but the pattern, beads and treasurers.
Oh how perfect!!! We hope you really enjoy the stitching process. Thank you for sharing your time with us today
What a great first floss tube! So lovely to find someone else in the UK.... can't wait for the next one! from Elaine @staffordshirestitcher
Thank you so much Elaine :) unfortunately neither of us are in the UK - we are both in canada!
So sorry, I have got my flosstubes mixed up! I blame the menopause!! You two have got me started on mirabilias again after nearly 20 years. ❤
@@elainethurston9479 no worries! Happy to hear you are diving back into mirabilias again! I feel like her designs have changed A LOT in the last 15 years. Do you find you are more into her older or newer stuff?
@@FibersandFlossCanada I have started some of the older ones... All four of the seasons in the garden, damask roses and the the stargazer... just for starters!
@@elainethurston9479 lovely!
Thank you and Samantha for the Mirabilia series.
When I stitch in hand I do it the same way with you but now I definitely prefer to stitch on a hoop or q-snap although it’s a lot slower. My stitches are looking so much better and even. Looking forward for the video for beading and for that for stitching one over one.
Please can you show how to stitch with variegated floss? I’ve never used one so that would be very helpful.
Samantha at her videos had mentioned that you also do needlework. Maybe you can show us some of your projects. That would be very interesting.
Thank you both for the interesting videos that you make.😊❤💕🌺
Thank you again for all the lovely comments. I plan on making some stitching tutorials so stay tuned re variegated floss. Basically, most ppl will stitch one stitch at a time in order to see most of the variegation but there’s a few other ways to stitch with it!
I don’t currently have any needlework on the go but when I do I will share it. The next thing I have kitted up is some canvas work and that’s different and pretty fun too so I will def share that when I start it
Sorry I meant needlepoint. I’m always using the wrong word.☺️
But I’m going to enjoy anything you’ll going to show to us.😊
@@marykaramitsou1868 needlework/needlepoint… I consider them the same :)
I haven't tried the flossaway bags yet. I might entertain that idea sometime. I am a bobbinator.
Bobbinating works great too! Thanks for tuning in today :)
I’m a floss drop bobbinator. I work from a master set. I have a process I think I finally perfected.
Oh I’m tempted to join you in the bobbinating. While I don’t love it, I love the idea of a tidy bobbinated drawer….
Absolutely enjoying these videos and have learned so much and gotten a lot more confidence in stitching Miras!!!! I hope you two continue making regular videos and also some learning videos.
Thank you so much for sharing your time with us Beth! I’m sure we will continue making videos together for many years yet lol! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Ladies I know why Nora does it that way from darker to lighter. That’s because she’s an artist and we work where you have lines of dark to light😊
100%! It’s so important to have that contrast in order to move the eye and make colors pop. She is such a great artist! Thanks for tuning in again :)
@@FibersandFlossCanada Arica I always pop in to see your videos and you’re always welcome to 😊
I have enjoyed watching your Mirabilia series. The two of you compliment one another well, offering helpful advice and clear, concise instruction and samples. Thank you. I have begun my very first Nora Corbett - The Easter Fairy. I am impressed with the pattern itself. It is easy to follow, with clear symbols and directions. I am trying 32 count Belfast linen for the first time. I am having a hard time keeping my stitches even and neat. I have ripped and restarted once and am in the process of doing it again! I have been using a hoop but will be trying a Q-Snap this time. 🙄 Feeling a bit frustrated at the moment, but trying to be patient with myself and envision the completed piece knowing it will be done to the best of my ability. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Jacque🐑
Oh we are happy to hear you are stitching your first Nora! Do loose hope, try and try again :) what stitching method are you using? Sewing or stab and poke? Tout fabric in a frame will help with neat stitching. Is your thread twisting? If so, try the loop start (I find the thread lays flatter.) was your first stitch positioned correctly on the warp and weft?
@@FibersandFlossCanada I am a poke and stab gal. I do use the loop method for starts but learned, from your video, in fact, that there is a proper way to use the warp and weft. Who knew? I will be following that advice from now on. 🥰 I am certain that the hoop was not keeping the fabric taut enough so I will be using a QSnap beginning today. I thought I would get to it Saturday but life happens. 🤪 I thank you for your prompt, helpful suggestions and feel inspired to get started today. The third time is the charm, right? 😊 I will keep in touch. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Jacque 🐑
@@blacksheepenchanted if you find the qsnap to heavy to hold, I would like to suggest a Nurge frame. I recently purchased my first and it is TIGHT and light in the hands :)
Thank you so much for all the great suggestions. The QSnap is definitely working much better but it is great to know that you have been happy with the Nurge hoops. I’ve been tempted but hate to purchase lots of stuff just to try it out! 😂
Anyway I have about four hundred stitches in and they look SOOO much better. I’ve only been able to squeeze in a little time here and there so the QSnap has worked perfectly for my needs so far. 😂Life keeps interrupting my stitchy time! But that does happen and tends to run in cycles. I am grateful for your communication and great suggestions. Happy Stitching 🧵🪡 Jacque 🐑
Im not a mirabilia stitcher - yet... maybe one day. i'd rather currently do xstitches without beads etc - I've only got limited amount of room to store things
Thanks for watching Debbie :) as long as you are stitching what you like then that means everything ❤️ Happy Stitching!
I've enjoyed so much watching your Mirabilia series! Fun and useful videos and you too work very well together! It's obvious that you are comfortable in each other's company (please excuse the language mistakes, I hope I expressed correctly what I wanted to say and I hope you know what I mean). I guess there won't be a part 3, ooor maybe you'll find an other subject to make videos about if you've covered everything about Miras? Looking forward to seeing you both again, till later then 🥰🧚🧚♂🧚♀🧵🪡
Thank you for your kind comments as always! I’m sure we will make more video tutorials, there’s always so much to talk about! Cheers :)
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Thank you for sharing your time with us today :)
Thanks for all the tips guys! You two are some of my favorite flosstubers!!
Wow, thank you! It’s such a pleasure to be able to film these flosstubes for everyone :) Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I'm loving these Mira tutorials! If you can think of anything else to school us newbies on, feel free to post it! I'm not generally a stitch in hand person but I feel like you almost have to be with a Mira, right? I mean you can't iron it at the end with all those beads so how do you make sure your fabric looks nice enough for framing at the end?
Oh you would be amazed at what a good framer can pull off! Stitch however you enjoy stitching the most - frame or in hand. At the end of the day - there are ways to get those wrinkles out ;)
Hi, I have loved the flosstubeversity series. You have a great way of explaining and breaking things down. Do you think you could do one on using variegated thread? I am doing a monochrome longdog but would be trepidatious doing one with variegated thread.
Great suggestion! A few others have suggested this as well and its definitely on my list to cover :) Thanks for the kind comments and I am happy to hear you have been enjoying the series.
Love these Videos! When Samantha shared the Art Dot on her channel, I immediately ordered one! Can you also share a link the Krenik container?
Thank you for tuning in :) the kreinik container is a stand purchased from a local Michael’s store
Thanks for the great series! I LOVE the story of the Invisible thread! Lol. Can you please share the product name or link for the art dot boxes? I can find the tic tac containers but not the little drawers! Thanks! From another Canadian Stitcher!
The a is for tuning in Leslie. The product names and all the details are in the description box :) the particular thread we use is Wonder Invisible thread and the containers are “art dot containers” both on Amazon :)
Another great video, ladies! Quick questions about the specialty flosses: What is the difference between blending filament and
regular Kreinick? Does blending filament need to be combined with something thus the word "blending?"
Hi Lisa! Blending Filament is very thin and is mostly used just like how you have described. One strand dmc and one strand BF together. Thank you so much for watching !! ❤
Absolutely love this video. I’m still stitching my first Mira! I in hand stitch only. Question for you, I tend to 10x10 block stitch and to keep everything straight. I easily get lost. How do you stitch? Block or carry over several blocks. Another question is how is Kreinik anchored to the back? Thank you so much!
Great questions! For stitching Sam and I both tend to stitch the area of color not restricting ourselves to a 10x10 block. With Mira’s this often is more of a “swoop” of color. We also love to stitch darker to lighter colors. For the kreinik, we tend to slide it through a few finished stitches on the backside or sew it in with our new stitches looping over the tail on the backside to secure the tail in place. Thanks for tuning in today!
Another wonderful video from you two! Interesting about floss changes over the years. I remember hearing that certain dyes were no longer available to use and DMC had to reformulate and used something different on their labels to let consumers know. Just wondering if you have an older Mirabilia chart, which may have been designed with the older floss, would you still use the newer floss? Just curious….
Oh now this is interesting…. I haven’t encountered this on any I have stitched but I wonder if these flosses are listed on their correction list on the Mirabilia website? Thanks for spending time with us today :)
Re stitching up or down, this is the second video that has talked about this recently - I always work left to right (for the first legs) when I’m working downward, and right to left when I’m working upwards, so their relationship to the row before remains the same - is that not what everyone does?
Good comment. There are so many ways to stitch! I will cover this in an upcoming tutorial. I will never forget Samantha sitting on the couch with her youngest who was learning to stitch, asked Sam for help and Sam was like… what?? You are stitching upside down! But that’s what worked for her and she continues to stitch different than Sam and I. The flow of ppls stitches can be right to left, left to right, stacking rows up or working down… then there’s where you are stitching in terms of pattern placement! So many possibilities!
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Thanks for tuning in :)
Yes to a video on beading! Do you bead as you go? Or when all is cross stitched? 🫣
Oh we have made a beading video and we answer that question - have you seen it?
59:36 I love your videos. Always learn something new! My question is if you are stitching 2 over 2 then want to do over one on the body, do you switch to 1 over one?
Thanks for tuning in :) I’m not sure I understand your question. You are stitching 2 over 2. But you would like to stitch 1 over 1 for the skin and are wondering if you use 1 single floss for the 1 over 1? If so yes. I am making a video next week showing how to concert skin to 1 over 1 and it may be helpful for you to watch it?
Yes. Thank you for your answer. That was my question. I was afraid I was wording it wrong. I will wait for your next video. You are wonderful!
I would like to know your thoughts on stitching a Mirabilia on 16 count Aida instead of 32 count linen. Would you not recommend the Aida for any reason?
Hi Denise! Many Mira stitchers use 16ct Aida. The quarter stitches are a little challenging however, with a sharp needle you can get the job done.
Thank you! I knew there was a reason that I didn’t remember!
Sorry, probably stupid question, but why having a master kit if you never use it? Or maybe I got it wrong? In Europe floss is so expensive that I would never think of buying again all the colors needed for a new project, I have one skein per color and that’s it
Good question actually. Some ppl have literally bought every color and have a full master set. Both of our sets are comprised of colors we have used over the years. I tend to buy a new skein if I don’t have a full skein for a new project. If I have 2 in storage I don’t purchase another for a new project. My concern is running out and not having a similar enough dye lot. You’d be surprised the difference in the many of the colors when you have 2 skeins the same color - about 40% of the time there is a noticeable difference with dmc. Happy stitching!
Thank you so much for the explanation! ❤
Where do you source for supplies, e.g beads? I want to buy from Canadian shops.
Great message! Some good Canadian shops I am familiar with are: stitch it central, traditional stitches, embroidery marketplace and lizzy Bs. I’m sure there are many more but I know those ones the best :)
Where did you get your tri-fold that has the tray you use for beading?
Oh I made it! I used to sell them and I have one more available and I’m toying with the idea to sew more…. Thanks for tuning in today :)
@@FibersandFlossCanada thank you. They look like a great notion to have. Will keep an eye out to see if you make more. Would love to get ahold on one.
@@sonjadevenney2524 if you follow me on Instagram you will be the first to know when more are available :)
@@FibersandFlossCanada will do. Thank you.
Samantha, what is that clear stand you are using for your blending filament?
It’s a 3 tier try from Micheal’s !
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Do you do the Kronos as you go or do you do floss, then Krienik then heading last?
That’s a good question, I stitch the kreinik as it comes up in the area I’m working on. Typically the only thing I leave till last is the beading.