Flosstubeversity MIRABILIA SERIES - How to start a Mirabilia PART 1
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- WELCOME! Fibers & Floss Canada (Arica) and The Hygge Stitcher (Samantha) come together today in sharing a special treat with you. In celebration of Mira May (thank you Lisa with@CrossedbyFloss for creating this special event), we wanted to share our knowledge of Mirabilia Cross Stitch in hopes of enabling more stitchers to join in the experience of "Stitching a Mira". We will be releasing a 2 part special with Part 1 airing May 01, 2024 and part 2 on May 15, 2024.
We have both stitched patterns by Nora Corbett since the very beginning! We were 14 and 15 years old, visiting our LNS for the first time and started stitching together long into the wee hours of the mornings. Our stitching time together are by far some of our most treasured moments we have shared in life. Please join us while we discuss everything Mirabilia!
Part 1:
00:00 Welcome
Samantha's first Mirabilia: Siren of the Shipwreck
Arica's first Mirabilia: Tatiana Queen of the Fairies
05:18 An Introduction to Mirabilia Designs; Who is Nora Corbett?
Designer Nora Corbett (mother was Marilyn Leavitt-Imblum designer of Told in a Garden, Lavender & Lace, Butternut Road)
Free Mirabilia Designs/Nora Corbett Designs & master design list: www.mirabilia.com
19:30 Housekeepping
21:45 The Pattern
How to choose a pattern that is right for you
The cost of kitting up a Mirabilia (ways to reduce immediate cost)
Still nervous? try a Nora Corbett Design or a free mini Mirabilia Design
31:40 VIDEO: Walk through the pattern together
34:20 The Fabric
Called for 32 ct vs sizing up to a larger 28 ct: considerations for natural fibers (shrinkage & beads)
Canadian fabric dyer IG: @handdyedbyrolanda www.etsy.com/ca/shop/HandDyed...
USA fabric dyer: youtube:@fiberartsamy2654 , IG: @fiberartsarmy, oakcrownstudios.com/ and organizes Queen City Retreat
Can you stitch a Mirabilia on Aida Cloth? (fractional stitches)
Can you use different colored fabric? Check out The Sharky Stitcher @twistedyogi13 for some beautiful changes she has made to fabric for Mirabilias (and many others!)
Considering the mood your fabric creates, under the sea, midnight, frosty cool day etc.
Fabric sizing and framing allowances
Floss toss especially if you have changed your fabric color
Should I wash my fabric/project?
Framers wash recipe: cold water, 2 drops blue Dawn dishsoap, a "splash" of vinegar
Serging fabric
Ironing fabric
56:35 VIDEO: Floss Toss, warm/cool palettes, contrast
1:01:00 VIDEO: Ironing
1:03:14 VIDEO: Fabric Orientation
1:06:47 VIDEO: Landmarking your project start
1:11:33 VIDEO: Lets landmark again because I noticed something in my dye pattern
1:15:10 Mira May Plans
Hygge Stitchers plans: starts, videos (Mira WIP video!) and WIPs
Fibers & Floss plans: start, videos (Mira tutorials), and WIPs
Stay tuned for part 2 How to Start a Mirabilia which will be released May 15th! In this video we will cover the flosses, how we store our floss, beads and specialty embelishments for Mirabilia.
If you have made it this far - thank you so much for spending your precious time with us
Keep in touch:
Fibers & Floss Canada/Arica
Email: fibersandfloss@gmail.com
IG: @fibersandfloss
Hygge Stitcher/Samantha
IG: @hyggestitcher
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This series was SO GOOD! Because of this series, I bought my first 3 Mira patterns, and have started one. Thank you both for taking the time to do this, it was a pleasure to watch you teach the rest of us what to do.
Oh, this is such a fun comment to read Sherri! Which Patrick did you start and what are the other patterns I’m waiting?? I’m glad to hear you’ve enjoyed the series and I hope you enjoy stitching your Mirabilia design even more!
@@FibersandFlossCanada First up is Blossom, and then I also got Nightingale and Elliana patterns. I'm in love!
Thank you very much! This was very informative. I have a lot of Mira and Nora Corbett patterns. Happy stitching!
Excellent! I’m happy to hear you e enjoyed the series :)
This was awesome, great info and much less intimidating now❤ Lots of good advice !
YAY! Honestly they are so much easier than we have worked them up to be! Just dive right on in - you won’t regret it :)
Okay Ladies! I am inspired. I am finally going to start my "The Lady of the Flag". I now have the courage to stitch this and the first time in YEARS using 32 count (the "We the People" Constitution linen from the Primitive Hare). So here I go! Thanks so much for such an informative and inspiring video. 😎❤
You can do it! Your comment makes me so happy! This is EXACTLY why we chose to film this video :) I hope you LOVE stitching her and then want to stitch all the Mira’s and gain the confidence to dive right in ;)
I so wish I had that pattern!! Good luck 🇺🇸🤍
Please consider allowing me to buy your pattern when you're done.
You two are so great and so inspiring and thanks so much for taking the time to share this!
Thank you for the kind comments and sharing your time with us today :)
Samantha, thank you for your soaking advice! I have a Mira that I just finished that's been a wip for exactly 20 years this May, and it had masking tape residue very close to stitching. This technique got rid of most of the adhesive, enough that even I can barely notice! Thank you thank you! ❤
Im happy to hear you were able to remove this residue, or most of it anyways. I also have one with painters tape on the edges for the last 25 years and i dread removing it although i think i may have enough space to cut it off? Anyways, thank you for tuning in and spending your time with us :)
Thank you for this video, I love this. I learned so much. I am excited to start my first Mira.
Wonderful! Im happy to hear you have enjoyed the video. What is your first Mira you are going to stitch??
I have two. At the Met and The Feather Fairy. I’m enjoying the kitting process at the moment. Still trying to get the right fabric for At The Met. ❤
Thank you so much. I loved this video. I have many Mira's but have not had nerve to start them. My friend gave me a Nora to begin with and I liked that a lot. I am not so intimidated. Can't wait for part 2. Learned so much from this video. I am excited!
I’m happy to hear you are watching these videos Patricia :) Do you think you may start a Nora? Honestly best piece of advise is to just do it, they are simpler than you have worked it up to be :)
@@FibersandFlossCanada I have started a Nora!!! Witching Hour. So far it is going well.😁
@@patriciaheinrichs6994 that’s awesome! I’m happy to hear you are enjoying it so far :)
Thank you both for taking the time to make this video. I’ve learned a lot.
Our pleasure! We are so happy to hear feedback like this - it makes our day! We hope you get in some good stitchy time this weekend 🧵🪡
You ladies crack me up , in the best way.
You’re much more discerning than I am because I consider most all of them to be all under the “Fancy Lady” umbrella ☂️. 😂 Informative video. Thank you 🙏.
Haha thank you! Thanks for sharing your time with us. Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you so much for this comprehensive guide! I love it, I've learned a lot. I'll be coming back to this series when I'm ready to tackle my first Mirabilia which will hopefully be next year 😊
YAY! That’s awesome :) I hope you will start one this year as they are so enjoyable to stitch! Thank you for sharing your time with us
Thank you for making a Mirabilia stitching guide. Love your approach and strategy. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Looking forward to your next video!
Thank you so much for tuning in today and sharing your time with us :)
I have some Nora Corbett patterns - in storage. I hope to get them out by this time next year. Loved this video and looking forward to the next one.
Thank you for sharing your time with us Nicole :) will you be participating in Nora November?
I learned soooo much! Thank you ladies for your wonderful teaching and for the great conversation!
Our pleasure! We are so happy to share these videos with the goal of having one person learn one thing, so thank you! You make this possible and worth doing for us :) Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I was inspired by Samantha to stitch these fabulous patterns. My first finish was Azure. Stitched her for my adult daughter and she loves her so. Have several more started and of course many patterns in my stash waiting their turn. Thank you again for all you do ❤
Thank you for sharing your time with us! You make this all possible 💗
Hello lovely ladies! Thank you so much for doing this video. I learned SO much. Wow!
I got so excited when I saw that you did this video because I’ve been dying to start a Mirabilia this month but I was feeling totally overwhelmed. Added to the idea of starting a Mira it seems that my “counter” has been playing tricks on me of late. The count twice, stitch once advise has turned out to be more like, count thrice and frog for hours anyway!!
🤪 Not very conducive to starting a Mira! 😂
But, after watching your video and listening carefully to both of you - I’m going to give it a whirl! I decided to check out the smaller Nora Corbett Pixies and found two that I’m in love with. I ordered Lilly, the called for fabric and the floss so I can begin her right away. Can’t wait! I hope my “counter” shows up! 😬
Thank you once again for the fantastic video. Happy Stitching. 🧵🪡 Jacque🐑
Thanks for sharing your story with us Jacques :) I’m happy to hear you’ve ordered a Nora - it’s a great place to start! I hope you find that counter too ;)
I love Mirabilia designs. I remember seeing the very first Mirabilia release, Damask Roses, in my LNS back in 1993. I bought it that day and stitched it immediately. It's still hanging on my wall. I was lucky enough to attend a Mirabilia retreat several years ago and got to meet Nora. I even remembered to bring my original MD-1 pattern and have her sign it.
Oh wow that is so amazing!! Definitely something to treasure for sure 💫 thank you for spending your time with us today!
Thank you so much for this video. I have always wanted to stitch one of these patterns but was too intimidated but now have ordered a nora corbett pattern to start.
Oh I love this! I’m so happy to hear you will be jumping in on your first Nora Corbett experience 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Ladies this video is great! Looking forward to the next one. May is Mira May for my stitching , working on Spring Queen and will start Star Gazer this month, along with a couple of Lavender and Lace WIPS thrown in. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise!!
Oh that sounds very fun! Thank you so much for tuning in and sharing your time with us ❤️ Happy stitching!
Its so fun to watch you both together. Wish this video had been made a few years ago before I did my first Mira. Thank you so much for sharing, and please consider making this a series with other designers!🥰
Thank you Rosie for the suggestion. It’s funny bc even though one can have years of experience, I still find we are learning new things every single day. We love to pass on what we know and hope to learn more from our viewers too!
I just started Fairy Flora! I usually do a big project followed by several smaller projects 😉
Oh that sounds lovely! Thanks for sharing your time with us :)
Ladies, an excellent flosstube. Full of fun facts and info. I learned a lot about starting a Mira,enough that I’m going to start one. You also gave me some good pointers for general stitching. Your Mira’s are gorgeous and I can’t wait to start mine. Looking forward to your next flosstube🐝🪡🧵
Thank you so much for the kind comments! We are so happy you are going to embark on your first Nora experience! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you for such an informative and interesting podcast. I stitched The Quilt Maker in the 1990’s and I still adore her now. You’ve inspired me to buy A Midsummer Night’s Fairy, I’ve been thinking about stitching this one for ages! Yours Samantha is stunning. Looking forward to watching Part 2.
Oh I just love this! We are so happy to be part of the reason you finally jumped back into stitching a Mirabilia :) Thank you for sharing your time with us this morning.
Even though I’ve stitched two Mira’s I found this very informative. Thank you for making these videos.
Thank you for sharing your time with us today. I’m happy to hear it was informative for you :)
Oh how I love love this Mirabilia!!
Which one?? There are so many Mira’s to love!! Thanks for tuning in today :)
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! And now I have to go find that bumble bee😵💫
YAY!!! The bumblebee is sooo cute! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
This video was made for me!!! So happy you’re sharing your new-start stitching experience with Mirabilias. 💜
You are most welcome! Thank you for sharing time with us today :)
I'm so grateful you ladies put this video together!! My first Mira is on the way to me; Stargazer, and I'm so excited to start her and so grateful for your tips!! You are both so talented and a wealth of knowledge, thank you 🥰
oh my gosh we are so excited for you!! Stargazer is a beautiful pattern! If you have any questions when it arrives please reach out as we are more than happy to help. Thanks for spending time with us this morning :)
Love this video ladies so much❤ I like to purchase fabric for my Nora’s and Mira’s from Pol stitches. I always buy 28ct linen or luguana and it measures at about 31 to 33 after the hand dye process! I have Enchanted Mermaid going now in a gorgeous sparkly fabric and my next in line is Ashley’s roses, I’m thinking a pale yellow that blends to apricot with a touch of pale blue towards the top! We’ll see though she may wait until fall! I have so many reg wips going to so I try to have one Mira and one Nora per year done! Mira may is the exception I only stitch on one project in May!😊 thanks ladies 😊
Oh I haven’t heard of Pol stitches - I will have to check them out, thank you! You have some nice projects :) happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. I love the Mira’s but haven’t tried one. So I watch a listen and make a mental note and some day I will get the courage to stitch one. Thanks for the tips and sharing your knowledge, I can’t wait for the next part. Happy stitching.
Thank you for sharing your time with us today! I hope one day you feel ready to experience a Mira as they are such lovely designs to stitch :)
Thank you so much for the beginning tips. I bought my first Nora Corbett pattern: Miss Forest Mushroom. I think I definitely need to get her started.
Oh yes that’s a cute one and looks super fun to stitch :) thanks so much for sharing your time with us today!
I was very lucky to buy my sleeping beauty chart and fabric for $5! A lady had it on a table for freebies and stash no longer wanted I'm going to be working on it and raven Queen this month. Loved the video so much I'm watching it again:)
WOW! What a score :)) Those are both fun designs to work on and perfect for Mira May! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I love that you are doing these videos. Thank you so much for taking the time to put together such a thoughtful episode, and I look forward to more! I have both Samantha and Maggie, Kitschy WIPS, to thank for inspiring me to start my first Mira a couple of years ago. She is done (Autumn in my Garden) and I have 3 new Mira WIPS on the go, including Siren and the Shipwreck. Never in a million years would I have thought I’d turn in to a Mira stitcher, but I’m happy I did. Can’t wait to see your Mira May progress on your gorgeous projects! One thing I thought of that might be helpful for new Mira stitchers to know, is that there have been quite a few charts with corrections/updates. It’s always a good idea to check the Mirabilia website for any corrections to your pattern before you start.
Oh my gosh you are totally right! We will mention the correction charts in part 2 - thanks to you! I’m so happy you are able to experience the joy of stitching a Mira, they are so lovely! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thank you for this wonderful video. I have star gazer and really want to start it now.
YAY!! I love reading comments like yours :) we made this video for ppl like you who want to stitch a Mira but perhaps we’re a bit hesitant and it makes my heart so happy to hear you are ready to dive in now! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I have been so good about staying focused on my projects but now I want to pull out a Mira. lol. This video was fun and very informative
Oh maybe just for the month of May you can spend some time with a Mira?? I promise I won’t tell your other WIPs 😉🙃 thanks for tuning in today! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
Thanks for this extremely helpful video, Starting my first Mira and it is intimidating keep telling myself one X at a time. Have not been stitching long but I can do it. So glad I watched this and have now ironed my fabric before starting.
You can do it! Just break it down and start with the simple xs, then some blends, then some fancy floss and beads for last - you got this!! Which pattern are you doing?
@@FibersandFlossCanada I am doing feather fairy, only one small pack of beads very minimal, and lots of big blocks of color like you described, can’t wait to see your next Mira video on beading, as I have never done that. Your tips are great keep making helpful videos and Happy Stitching
Thank you, thank you, thank you ladies for this Mirabilia series. I only just found Samantha's Flosstube last week & was completly inspired so much that I purchased my first Mirabilia (Enchanted Mermaid) a couple of days later. I have always admired them but was completely intimidated & thought I could never do that. My Mira should arrive in a couple of days, mostly kitted ready to participate in Mira May. We are having some supply issues in Australia at the moment & it can take many months to get some things in. Very excited & looking forward to Part 2
Our pleasure! We owe all of this to viewers like you - you make it all possible and make us want to share more with you :) we are so excited for your first Mira. - she is going to be fantastic! Happy Stitching 🧵 🪡
Hello again and thank you so much for your wonderful informative broadcast. LOVE it all...lol. Looking forward to the next one. Much to consider as you say and possibly also be brave and step outside the box...lol ❤❤
You are most welcome! I’m happy to hear you’ve enjoyed part 2. Thank you for your continued support :)
Ladies, Excellent video, lots of great information. Well Done!
Great video!! You provided so much good information. I can't wait to start my first Nora, but it's going to have to wait. I have some self imposed obligation stitching to get done this month, but you've definitely got me thinking about what my first piece will be.
Thank you! And thank you for continuing to tune into us ❤️ Maybe you should plan for your first Nora in November? I already have 4 Nora’s planned for November ;)
Thank you for such a detailed video, you have inspired me to start a new Mira and work on one of WIPs in May!
YAY!! We are so happy you will be joining in on Mira May! What do you have on the go and what new one are you starting?
This is the bomb!!!! Thank you so so much!!!
Our pleasure! Thank you so much for sharing your time with us today :)
Fantastic video!!!!🤟
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in and sharing your time with us today :)
Great video! I really enjoyed it!!!! I am getting ready to start my first Mira so this was perfectly timed!!!! 😊❤
Wonderful! I love it when things work out like that :) thank you for sharing your time with us this morning. Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
I’ve been so nervous about starting mine. Even though I have an “easy one”. Letter “A”. I’m gonna at least start now.
YAY!!! That’s exactly why we made this video! You can totally do it and I’m sure you will ask yourself why you waited so long :) they are so fun to stitch
Fairy Moon called for fabric is 28ct wichelt. I have an original print pattern not the reprint. Omg, I have a piece of linen with tape on it to😂
Really? That’s good to know, I wonder if she has others that call for 28 ct? Haha yes the tape, I some really old crusty white tape on a project from 1994 - I prob need to cut if off if I ever pick up that project again lol. Thanks for tuning in today!
Great video. I really enjoy you two together, chatting 😄
I want to start the Cathedral woods godess as birthday start mid May.😄 what I found out is, I really really enjoy kitting up patterns. Almost more than stitching them😂
Haha I actually laughed out loud! I know the feeling lol. Thanks so much for spending your time with us today and I def think that would be a great bday start!
I love Cathedral Woods Godess! I’ve always wanted to get that one. Maybe I’ll join you 😊 Have fun with her!
@@LCmonman thank you❤️
Thank you so much for doing this video. I have one mirabilia fully kitted the mermaid of the pearls for years . Since it came out… but I don’t know how to beads and I was too intimidated to start. I will watch your next video for sure to get the information I need to start.
You are so welcome! We will definitely talk about beading on part 2 and I will do a separate more thorough beading tutorial too :) thanks for tuning in today!
Thank you so much for doing this! I'm just starting to do Miras and the first couple I'm doing on the called for fabric, but I have been given Tatiana and I'd like to do her on and overdyed linen- but I've been stuck on how to choose that. Your video has really helped me to see the considerations for choosing that linen. I also liked watching your process for starting a MIra- I just jumped in. Can't wait to see part 2!
Oh this is so fantastic! A great way to choose linen is to search the hashtag for Tatiana and see what other ppl have used, you can get a good idea of what colors you prefer :) We are so excited to hear you are jumping in 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Ladies, this is so timely. My first Nora….Just waiting for my fabric to arrive and soon will start geranium pixie. I chose 32 vs 28 as it a standard zweigart and not over dyed. I never considered the options for counts based on shrinkage. Hoping that my pale lilac will work. Will definitely do a floss toss. I only was able to get through your fabric section today….on my floss walk….but invaluable insight so far. Thank you!
Thank you so much for spending your time with us today :) I’m happy to hear this is well timed for you and you new project :)
I absolutely enjoyed everything about this video! So much information shared. Thank you. I am stitching my very first Mira. Royal Holiday on 16 count Wichelt pale pink fabric. I’ve never stitched anything like this. Wow! It definitely is a process. Maybe I should have started a smaller Nora Corbett. Lol. I have to say that I am totally hooked! Thank you both again for this amazing video.
YAY! You are amazing! I personally jump right in with 2 feet too - way to go starting with a fancy lady 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I am so excited about those Mirabilia themed videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and taking the time and putting the effort to educate us about them 😊I am really looking forward to the next videos 🥰🧵🪡 🧚🧚♂🧚♀🧵🪡
Thank you! It has been a lot of fun so far :) I was thinking this morning, will we ever run out of stitchy stuff to talk about??
@@FibersandFlossCanada Never 😜 Running out of stitchy subjects to talk about is not a danger we are in, so, unless you get tired and you want to stop of course, no fear 😊🧵🪡
Great video! I never lost a bit of interest…loved it all! The only Mira’s I have done are the Angels Dwell Here and Fa la la. They each have 4 angels dancing. I love them so much. This will be a fun month!
Wonderful! Those are some beautiful pieces. Thanks for taking the time to tune in today :)
Oh this was a fantastic video. I appreciate all of the time and thought that went into to organizing it and editing it. Carry on ladies! You two a are terrific team!
Thank you so much for the kind comments and thank you for sharing your time with us today :)
Do I plan to stitch a Mira? nope....am I likely to? again, no! However I really enjoyed the video, its like visiting with friends. It makes my day when I see that there's a new video😊 Years ago I did Enchanted Alphabet which scratched the itch for me but they are beautiful designs.
I felt the same way! My stitching love isn’t for Mirabilias but I can still enjoy their detailed video and enthusiasm 😁
Oh I also stitched enchanted alphabet too! So pretty! Thank you for sharing your time with us today 💗
Lovely video and i love each of your plans for Mira May!
Thank you for spending time with us :) what are your plans for Miramay??
Gals,this was just a wonderful video. You covered every point so well!!
Thank you so much!
This is my first video of yours and what a wonderful introduction! Such an informative yet entertaining video! I am an experienced stitcher yet still can feel overwhelmed with the beautiful Mirabilias. They are such amazing works of art that I am almost afraid I can’t do them justice lol. Thanks for reminding us to “just jump in”.
Thank you for sharing your time with us :) and you can just jump in! Just break it down into steps. We know you can stitch an X. Do that first. Than stitch xs with kreinik and fancy floss, the. Learn to bead last. You will be surprised how easy it actually is!!
I have to confess that I'm one of the people who refers to the Miras as 'Fancy ladies'. I guess from the outside it's just a general descriptive phrase covering queens and mermaids and fairies and pixies and angels (and anything else I've missed). With the common elements being elaborate draperies, jewels and (of course) female!
I totally understand that, from the inside, there are graduations. With some people exclusively stitching fairies or mermaids or queens (because it would take two lifetimes to stitch them all!)
They all are so fancy I can totally understand why ppl refer to them all as fancy ladies :) thanks so much for tuning in today and sharing your time with us 💗
I am stitching queen bee. I have stitched all the seasonal ladies, royal holiday and raven queen. Enjoyed all of them have you tried a fancy lady?
Most of my large ones have been fairies but I do have the holiday queen kitted and ready to start for Xmas in July :)
I am really loving this video. Maybe a good way to be introduced to Mirabilia is by stitching 1 or 2 of the free angels from the website. It would help practice skin, wings, eyes...
Thank you for the time you put into this!
I agree that’s a great way to start! Thanks so much for spending some time with us this am :)
Thank you both!! This was so very helpful!!
Our pleasure! Thank you for spending time with us this morning :)
I learned so much on this video. Thank you both .
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching with us this am :)
Ok- I’m so inspired!🥰
Thanks for tuning in today :)
Thank you for the wonderful and very helpful video ladies. I'm back to stitching after my "tax season hiatus" and am jumping in to Mira May with both feet. One of the projects I'm doing is Angel of the New Dawn. I bought the called for fabric which is Ice Blue and kitted it up. Today when I was getting ready to start, it "dawned" on me that I wanted a warmer fabric.....something that would represent dawn or the early morning colors. So I switched it out for a 28ct orange-pinkish Jobelin fabric I had in stash, and I think it is going to look fabulous! So you are right - don't be afraid to try something different! I can't wait to see your progress on your patterns throughout the month! Happy stitching 💙
Funny how we like to change our mind at the last minute! The new fabric sounds wonderful and I can’t wait to see your come to life! Thanks for sharing your time with us today :)
Fancy (ladies) folk typically includes all ladies, men, merfolk, fairies, pixies, withes, etc that have beads and or specialty floss. Personally I’d love to see more men from the fancy folk designers.
Thank you for sharing your time with us… yes I often think a male mermaid would be amazing just like Ariel’s dad :) maybe we will see one, one day?
Hi from Australia I really enjoy doing Joan Elliott designs and oriental designs. I haven't done any mirabilia designs but they are very pretty and I will have do one.
Oh I’m happy to hear you are wanting to try one :) Thank you for tuning in today all the way from down under!
This was fun to watch while I was busy working on my own cross stitch WIP - not a Mira though...
You think hell might freeze over and we'll get another Mirabilia with no beads at some point? There is a really beautiful pattern with a lady in a yellow/gold dress and it's one of her earliest designs, but it's out of print since many years. It's the only one I would consider stitching because, yeah, no beads, anywhere... I prefer the look of cross-stitch-only with perhaps some kreinik and treasure braid, I don't mind those.
Oh yes and you should stitch any pattern of hers and you can swap the beads for kreinik or crosses or French knots. Thanks for tuning in today :)
Divide the cost by the number of hours and you will find, on a per hour basis, the cost is better than going to a movie. Use that cost when speaking to a spouse.
Haha that’s awesome but let’s not calculate the cost of our “snacks” fancy floss etc bc that’s def more than the popcorn! Thanks for tuning in today :)
Love this video! Very informative.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for spending time with us today :)
Thank you I learned so much. I have patterns but never stitched then.
Oh boy! I hope you feel like jumping in and starting your most favourite pattern! Thank you for spending your time with us today 💗
I started watching this video earlier today just for fun because I love you ladies, BUT THEN, I came home to a birthday package and some friends had sent me my first Mira (Midsummer Night Fairy, as it happened) complete with beads and Krenik! Now I’m watching for tips for real! lol
Wow that is AMAZING!! You are so lucky and sounds like your friends know you well :) Enjoy your first Mirabilia experience 🧵🪡
Love your videos. Can you talk about how very small the charts are?You can barely see the symbols. what do you do to make it easier to follow and keep up. I love that you gave size of fabric you used to stitch your Mirabilia. Lastly will yall do a Mirabilia parade???
Thanks for tuning in this morning and sharing your time with me :) a trick a lot of ppl use is to photocopy the pattern and enlarge it at the same time. If you don’t have a device to do this I know a lot of ppl use staples as it’s cheaper than vista print etc. I don’t know if I have enough for a whole Mira parade?? I think I have only 7 completed…. Have you seen @hyggestitcher parade they did last week???
Thank you for sharing 😊
Thank you for spending time with us today :)
It was right when the fabric orientation title came up that I realized I started my Mira going the wrong way on the fabric!... Thanks for so much great info. Off to frog and start over.
Oh boy! I hope you didn’t stitch too much??? Sometimes it’s so hard to tell the right from the wrong side it doesn’t matter - can you really tell on yours? I’d hate to be the one responsible to cause you to frog it all :( Hopefully you can make it work or it’s not too much to frog?
I had it going where it would have ended up being the long side going horizontal instead of vertical. I had only stitched like 80 stitches so it wasn't too painful.
Hi Arica & Samantha,
I’m not a ‘Mira’ stitcher, however I do have a mira Spring Queen to finish for a friend who’s Aunt passed before completing, so I said I would do it for her. I’m not sure I can start in May as I’m doing the #yearofthedragonsal and also two of the Vivsters Quaker flags for #Quakerflagsal all of which are not small projects. I have saved this video for future reference as inspiration and tips not just for Miras, but general cross stitch projects.
Oh and Arica, I would certainly sit and watch a 3hr video of you two talking any stitching, Miras, TW designs, I love watching you both.
Take care from across the pond in the land of the Dragons 🏴
Love love love how you are going to complete such a special project for your friend. You are an amazing friend! Why not start all the things?? lol! Thank you for tuning back in today :)
Thank you for producing flosstubes that are fun, inspirational, and educational. I've been stitching many years, but still learn so much from both of you.
Confession time: I started collecting MLI and NC patterns from day one before tapering off, so I have scads of early Mirabilia and Nora Corbett charts. But...I've never stitched a one! Luckily, I taught my mother to cross stitch and she was a prolific MLI/NC stitcher into her late 70s, and I was the lucky recipient of several of her beautiful pieces.
(I don't remember the specific pattern, but she had a problem with one of the early Mirabilia charts and the LNS was unable to figure it out, either. So, Mom called the phone number on the chart (pre-website days) and the then Mr. Nora answered the phone. Mom asked her question, he asked Nora, then relayed the answer back to Mom. Problem solved. Different times!)
Thank you, too, for the laundering tips. I've always washed my pieces after stitching them (in Ivory liquid), but never beforehand. I've also just ironed them any which way, but it makes a lot of sense to stick with the warp and weft. And I guess I need to stop using tape and Fray Check on my fabric edges, too? LOL
Looking forward to Part 2!
Wow thank you for sharing such a great story with us! You and your mom must have quite the collection over the years :)
How lovely to share such an interest with your mom, that is so very special :) Thank you for tuning in today and happy stitching to both you and your mom 🧵🪡
Starting my first Mira and I’m nervous to start, but excited! Thank you for the wonderful info!
YAY!!!! I’m so excited for you!! What pattern have you picked? Thanks for tuning in this am :)
@@FibersandFlossCanada Mermaids of the Deep Blue ! 😁 🧜♀️
@@ShastaStitches beautiful choice!!
I’m back waiting in the wings i have started my lady’s garden, have blackbird and red and queen of peace kitted up. I just can’t seem to stitch fast enough!
Haha yes I think many of us share the same problem! Thanks so much for sharing your time with us today 💗
This video has started me down a Mira/Nora rabbit hole!! I'm obsessed with the tiger lily you showed and I found out it is OOP-what am I going to do? I've been back to cross stitching only since Dec 2023 and this is the first I've looked at Nora Corbetts designs. I'm so in love with the colors. I've ordered complete kits of 3 of my in print favs. I will wait for your next video to get the rest of the tips before I start stitching! One question I have is-is it possible to stitch these in hand (sewing method) or do I need to get a stand?
Oh my gosh - 3 all kitted up??!!! I’m dying to know what you’ve kitted up! I LOVE to stitch a Mira in hand but I bead in frame. That being said being said I’ve beaded Mira’s in hand for about 20 years prior to purchasing a stand and you can’t see a difference between the two! We talk about this in Part 2 which releases tmr :) Thanks for tuning in and let me know what you’ve purchased! (I also working on kitting up a tiger lily too, send me an email ;))
Hand dyed lugana does shrink.
Good to know :) I have never experienced this although I’ve only washed hand dyed lugana twice. May I ask the brands you find are shrinking? It does have 50% cotton so it makes sense….
I’m so happy you’re doing this series. I just started a mermaid that I know is way to “ busy” of a pattern to start with, but oh well! I have a question about the thread legend. For ONE color of DMC it gives 2 symbols and says “this or this symbol” e.g. , + or * Why would there be two different symbols for the same thread? Thank you for this series! I love the Mira’s! Lisa
Thank you Lisa for sharing your time with us. What pattern are you working from that poses this question? @hyggestitcher
@@FibersandFlossCanada @hyggestitcher
It is Shimmering Mermaid (MD-71)
Thank you for a great video! I'm less scared of starting a Mira now :) I would love to know how you iron your finished Mirabilias (or is that even possible with the beads and Kreinik?)
Thank you for tuning in today and I’m happy to hear this video has provided some relief! Mira’s can be intimidating but they need not be, they are impressive when done but when broke. Down step by step they are really enjoyable and fun! I do a final iron prior to beading. Once beading is complete I do not iron…
A challenge Stitchin a fancy lady!
Are you stitching one? Thank you for spending your time with us today
Thank you for this tutorial. I have been wanting to stitch a Mirabilia.
I am a quilter. When ironing/steaming my cotton fabric, the fabric shrinks slightly. Does this happen with linen? I am considering a 28 count because of this concern.
It absolutely can! Linen and Aida are known to shrink the most due to the natural fibers (linen 100% flax, Aida 100% cotton). Even weaves tend to shrink less as they are a blend approx 50% cotton and 50% rayon. Great question. Thanks for spending your time with us this am :)
I just started my first Mira May project! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I’m stitching the merchant mermaid and there is a lot of blending filament used in her tail, do you have any tips for stitching with it?
Thanks for tuning in with us today :) I’ve never had any issues with blending filament. I tend to add it to the needle with the other floss and stitch away! I usually keep the threads a bit shorter though, maybe no longer than 18” length prior to positioning the needle to approx the middle of that length. Sometimes ppl find the BF can fray/separate where the head of the needle is - so every 10 stitches or so slide the needle down 1” so it doesn’t rest in the same spot for too long. Happy stitching 🧵 🪡
@@FibersandFlossCanada thank you for your quick response
TY for this informative video. I'm in Ontario. Do you know of any Canadian online stores to order from that has a good selection ? Michaels doesn't really carry much in cross stitch anymore and I had been ordering supplies on American XS sites.
Thank you for sharing your time with us today! For Canadian sites my fav is Embroidery Marketplace and Jennifer is ridiculously fast with shipping! Other choices are traditional stitches (great selection but can be months to ship), Evertotes and Roxy Floss co in Ontario and they will kit us any custom color conversion as they only carry their own floss and fabric (which is gorgeous) and partners with a few designers like modern folk embroidery, for fabric and floss there’s an Etsy store Hand dyed by Rolanda with BEAUTIFUL stuff and lastly there’s stitch it central which is a bit more run of the mill LNS with all the basics and fancy stuff :)
I really really want to stitch Shakespeare's Fairies. I am a cross stitch novice on a very tight budget, so rather than kitting it with all of the lovely name brand threads, embellishments, and gorgeous linen, I am planning on using low budget alternatives instead. The finished piece will not be as amazing as the sample piece, but since I am just a novice it does not make sense to me to purchase all of the high quality merchandise. If my first piece turns out reasonably well then next time I stitch a Mirabilia I can indulge and kit it with all of the lovely fancy materials. So quick question: The pattern calls for a 32 count linen so if I am going to dye (mottled blue) a piece of cotton aida should I get a 14 count or a 16 count? Thanks
Thanks for tuning in Andrea :) I can appreciate your reasonable approach to kitting up your first Mirabilia. If you want to use Aida, the conversion would be 14 count is a 28 count linen or a 16 count is a 32 count linen. Now, bear in mind Aida is 100% cotton so I will shrink in the dying and or over dying/rinsing process. So I would do a 14 ct. I did a Flosstubersity series on fabric - one for just Aida. I think it would be beneficial for you to watch it to understand conversions and shrinkage etc. Happy dyeing and stitching! - Arica
Do you have tips with kernicks thread? Please excuse spelling. 😮
Keep it short my friend! Also I like to move the needle up the thread every 10 stitches or so to prevent splitting the thread at the needle eye. Also I move the needle with my fingers instead of tugging it… thanks for tuning in and happy stitching :)
How can one get the pattern in a PDF so i can upload it i to my Pattern Keeper or Goodnotes app to yelp track and highlight as i stitch….
Oh that’s a great question and honestly I have no idea and I’ve wondered the same. I don’t use anything electronic for stitching as I prefer the paper copies but I have contemplated trying pattern keeper for the stats but then I get stuck on this very question! If you find an answer please share it with me :)
I don’t understand all the hoopla about stitching Miras. There are many patterns with beads, specialty stitches and floss, linen fabrics, etc. There’s so much fuss made over basic stitching that people start thinking there’s something super challenging involved and put off just enjoying something they want to do! It’s not that hard people! One stitch at a time like everything else! Cross stitch is a very basic craft. It’s easier than color by number. If you want to make one-just do it!
Thank you for sharing your encouragement. I think ppl may feel intimidated by what they don’t know and our hope is this video we alleviate that unknown and encourage ppl to just do it! As you say, it’s easier than you think. I think the more time you think you can’t it makes it harder to do. What about yourself? Are you stitching any fancy cross stitches or Mira’s?
Could the 2 of you combine your tips about ironing into its own separate video? Perhaps I haven't used the right keywords to search, but I've found it extremely difficult to find tips on ironing cross stitch. The videos I've found, the "creases" they were getting out were absolutely non existent compared to what I end up with.
I quit using hoops because I couldn't get hoop marks out, I've had a few pieces of fabric that have stubborn packaging creases. (I've started taking an unused liquid infant medicine syringe, and squirting water along the specific crease/s which has worked reasonably well to get the crease/s out.)
But ironing cross stitch for dummies with various tips & tricks for different styles of fabrics and marks could be helpful. Standing there for 20 minutes with steam isn't something I've thought about.
That’s a great suggestion! I have this on my list of “to make” tutorials so I will have one out in a bit - maybe I can convince Sam to make one with me….??