Stitch With Me #4 - How I Bead a Mirabilia

[@lils5542]

Thank you for this video. I’m watching it 2 years after it posted and it has been so reassuring that I don’t HAVE to do anything. Your approach is very reassuring and empowering in letting the person stitching do what they like not what “must” be done.

[@shimmerysparkles123]

Very informative video on beading Miras. Thank you

[@debbiesmith1577]

So helpful! Getting closer to finishing the cross stitch for Lady of the Flag, and starting to stress over the krenik and beading. Thank you for all the good info!

[@peggyyoung1839]

This is my first time watching you, and I subscribed. I have asked many others about to bead but have not understood most of what I’ve been told. I’m a visual learner, so watching you has been so helpful! I could not figure out how to make a full cross while beading, I like how you are doing it.

[@adriannewyble7311]

Thank you for doing this beading video. I have been searching for one with a lot of info. Thank you so much

[@fiberartsamy2654]

You’re welcome! I’m happy to help. 😊

[@HyggeStitcher]

🦋🦋🦋 Wonderful video Amy! Thank you so much for keeping me company while I stitched tonight. Your daughter’s baby sampler is beautiful!! Good luck with your surgery. Take care of yourself ❤️

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thank you!

[@zebstitches]

I'm in the process of beading Tigerlily and argh, going to have to pull out a few because I hate how the thread shows through. I don't like the invisible thread either, but doing a full cross sometimes means that I am not able to get the thread pulled all through and the bead sitting flush, so some of that thread bunches up. Some great tips in this video, and have shared it with my local group :)

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thanks! I’m glad you found it useful. 😊

[@sms7240]

This is a wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@NeedleberryStitcher]

Catching up on some of your summer FlossTubes! I love your beading technique, I always learn something new from your tutorials ☺️💕

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thanks! I’d love to see how you do it. I pick up little tips and tricks everywhere. 😊

[@beckyhautanen1774]

A bit late to the party...just found your video...very helpful on how you bead Miras...I have several in Miras kitted and a whole bunch of beading called for....Thank you so much

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thanks for watching! I’m happy to help. 😊

[@karinmonnich3310]

Thanks for the video. Learned a lot today. Good luck with your surgery. Happy stitching!

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thank you!

[@EclecticSB]

Helpful video, thanks so much. I found you via your Facebook comment last week regarding FT. I have been stitching for years and have beaded many projects ( Mira’s Summer Queen being one of them) . I happily used to use DMC floss for beading until somebody told me I HAD to use invisible thread, cross both ways, etc. It’s funny despite years of stitching that I would listen to people who said it had be done a certain way. I appreciate your practical approach. I also don’t like the bead grab -it gadget. Glad I am not the only one. I hope your surgery recovery is as brief as possible, and you can be as pain free as possible. In time I will watch more of your videos. Thanks! Sue ( time_to_stitch_ )

[@curtisosment9956]

I'm with you I don't like nylon thread either.I haven't done much beading but I'm working on Nora Corbett's santa,you have been very helpful with the beading I don't think I will be hesitant to do it from now on.Thanks Allison

[@fiberartsamy2654]

That’s great! I’m so glad. 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@owlandgatorstitcher]

Thank you for this video. It’s very informative and I love the explanations about the various types of beads. Good luck with the surgery

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thanks!

[@vestigialbeauty]

Im currently cross stitching my first ever project, with beads and I’m dreading it so much! For some reason I imagined that there should be stitches under the beading, or should it be left blank? There are supposed to be treasures on the project too, and the blank spaces look so naked! 😂

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Leave it blank! It looks so strange until the beads are added.

[@anniepalasthy3488]

Hi, loved your presentation, bought my first Mirabilia but have never done x stitch beading before, learnt a lot from you.

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thank you, I’m so glad! Which Mirabilia did you get? I have no idea which one I bought first but my first finish was Stargazer.

[@anniepalasthy3488]

@@fiberartsamy2654 the snow queen. I'm in Australia, out of stock here, found it in UK the full kit. Nearly had heart attack at the cost, but...what the heck, we only live once lol

[@fiberartsamy2654]

@@anniepalasthy3488 so true! You’ll love stitching it.

[@curtisosment9956]

Excellent tutorial thanks,Allison

[@elbauldelaspuntadas509]

Super beautiful work I love your channel one hug from Spain 🤗🤗

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thank you!

[@clotheslinecraftscaroline2446]

I have never done a fancy lady or beaded.I have learnt so much and am excited to start a project with beads soon. Thank you. Hope you are doing ok stuck in bed. Xxx

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thank you!

[@JanetJabber]

Thank you. I picked up some needed tips. 🌻🌻🌻

[@fiberartsamy2654]

I’m glad! Thanks for watching. 😊

[@Editbostitch]

Great video,thank you…I read many times that invisible thread is suggested to last longer,as floss might get loose with time…do you find this true? Thanks:)

[@owlbestitching8839]

Thx for the tutorial!

[@dk5755]

I’m finally working on my first Mirabilia. I’m nowhere near finished and at the beading stage, but I was wondering what it means when there is a number in brackets beside the bead number to be used on the pattern? There are 2 different bead numbers that have a (2) after it, and one that has a (3) after it. The pattern is Princess Elliana.

[@fiberartsamy2654]

That usually means the number of packages you need of that bead. Have fun with it!

[@dk5755]

@@fiberartsamy2654 thank you.

[@laurajeffery975]

Hi, I’m working on my first Mirabilia and I had a question about krinek, do you always only use 1 strand? On one color it says one strand and on another color it doesn’t specify, but 2 seemed too bulky and hard to pull through…thanks for sharing your knowledge and beautiful work!

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thanks for watching! I always use just one strand. You’re right; two is definitely too bulky.

[@laurajeffery975]

@@fiberartsamy2654 thank you!

[@christinegrundy8244]

Thanks for a great video. How do you secure the thread when there are individual beads with no stitching near? Hope the surgery goes well and you make a good recovery

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thanks! In that case I’ll usually do a loop start and then a lot of back and forth at the end to secure it.

[@gracecmartinez22]

Hi Amy! Thank you for this super helpful video! Hope you’re also recovering well. My question though is about Kreinik or metallic threads. How do you start and end them and how many strands do you use for 28 or 32 count?

[@fiberartsamy2654]

The #4 braid is usually just used one strand at a time, so I usually run them under some stitches on the back. They’re more slippery than dmc, so I usually will go back and forth (across one row then back in the other direction on a row above or below) to make sure it’s anchored properly. I finish it off the same way. The Blending filament (not as commonly used, generally) is also usually one strand mixed with something else, but I’ve doubled it to get a certain look sometimes. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching! My leg seems to be doing well so far. 😊

[@gracecmartinez22]

@@fiberartsamy2654 this is helpful! Thank you!

[@beejayem42]

🐨👍Thanks Amy!

[@sparklestitcher2504]

Hi Amy, love you videos! I’m dong my first ever Mira and am trying to avoid buying a scroll frame. Have you ever beaded your projects while in a Qsnap? If so how did you keep from crushing the beads?

[@sparklestitcher2504]

Edit… the one scroll frame I do have won’t work with the floor stand I already have.

[@fiberartsamy2654]

Thanks! I do use a qsnap but I use a larger, even a 17x17 to bead once the piece is large. I start in an 11x11 then move up as I need to. Do not put a qsnap clamp over beads; I agree that it would tear or break something.

[@sunnykat2762]

What would you do for magnifica beads that’s been discontinued and a lot can’t be bought

[@fiberartsamy2654]

I think I’d just do a conversion to delicas. I’ve never done it myself, but I’ve heard several people talk about doing it using online conversion charts.

[@sunnykat2762]

@@fiberartsamy2654 thank you

[@lorettagiguere2197]

What kind of stretcher bar do you use

[@fiberartsamy2654]

I have several types but my absolute favorite are the omanik frames.