Flosstube #9 (2024) Miramay! Lets talk Mirabilia and catch up on April stitching

Thank you so much for spending time with me today! It means so much to me when I can share my stitching journey with you. If you are a returning viewer, thank you for tuning back in. If you are new here, please accept a very warm welcome and I hope you enjoy stitching with me.

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Miramay!
Welcome to Miramay everyone! for more information on the creation of Miramay and what it is, please head on over to the creator Lisa ​⁠ for more information.
Week 1:
VIDEO RELEASE: How to stitch a Mirabilia, part 1
Project: Royal Games 1 by Mirabilia Designs, 32 ct optic white with called for floss & beads.
Week 2:
Project: Fairy Idyll by MIrabilia Designs (OOP) see WIPs for information
Week 3:
VIDEO RELEASE MAY 15: How to stitch a Mirabilia, part 2
Week 3/4 plans:
VIDEO TUTORIALS: 1) How to bead, 2) How to convert skin to 1 x 1 stitching
Projects: Bluebeard's Princess by Mirabilia Designs and Free Bumblebee by Mirabilia Designs
GIVEAWAY: Royal Games 1 pattern, code word: games

WIPS:
Greenhouse of Oddities (2023)
28 ct Haunted by Picture this Plus stitched with called for DMC floss

100 Owls SAL by Owl Forest Embroidery (2020)
32 ct Belfast Linen in Flax by Zweigart stitched will called for hand dyed Owl Forest Embroidery floss

Fairy Idyll by MIrabilia Designs (OOP) (2024)
32 ct Mystic by Picture this Plus with called for dmc & Caron waterlilies, kreinik braid and mill hill beads

NEW START/SAL
Pattern: Frog by Hoops & Crosses and Katie Abey stitched on 18 ct black Aida (Luca-s) using called for DMC floss. **Feel free to join in on the fun and use the hashtag so we can see your progress**

FINISH:
Modern Folk Embroidery, 8 Biscornu designs on grey 40 ct linen by Zweigart stitched with DMC 115

ROUND ROBIN
Samantha @HyggeStitcher
I am currently stitching Samantha's project Halloween at Hawk Run Hollow on 40 ct Newcastle linen in Legacy by Picture this Plus using DMC option

WIP that WHEEL
Last months winner: Greenhouse of Oddities by Lola Crow
This months winner: on hold until June 01 due to Miramay

FLOSSTUBEVERSITY - How to Stitch Mirabilia Cross Stitches
Recently I have been building a playlist for those wanting to experience stitching a Mirabilia pattern but may have been intimidated by the process or perhaps an experienced stitcher who wants to learn some new tips and tricks. There are 2 main videos releasing May 01 and May 15 (in celebration of Miramay) which introduce the designer Nora Corbett and cover everything from how to choose your first pattern, considerations, floss organization and tips and tricks we have come across over the last 25 years. Additionally, there are a couple more video tutorials releasing this month which will teach you 1) how to bead and 2) how to convert skin to 1 over 1.

COMMUNITY CORNER
Let's talk retreats! Im looking for your advice and opinion as to what are your favourite retreats and why, what are your favourite ideas for table gifts and what things you absolutely cannot live without while you are at a retreat.

KNITTING
April socks: But First Coffee Socks by Deb Buckingham on Ravelry
Yarn: Fingerling Purewash Sock (sock set 6) by Tanis Fiber Arts
Needle Size: US 1/2.25mm

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for your time, you truly make all this possible.

❤️A.

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[MemphisSarahE]

Great update & beautiful WIPS, thanks for sharing! 😊

[melissabmar]

My grandmother loved to play pinnacle and bridge so the cards reminds me of her and the games we played together!

[blacksheepenchanted]

I could listen to you all day. 🤗 I love seeing your work - just gorgeous! 👏🏻 Your Flosstube is such a pleasure. It is motivating, educational and well organized. Thank you for being you and sharing yourself with this community. BTW: I started two Nora projects! What? Yes! Lilly and the Easter Fairy! So exciting! 🥰 Happy Stitching 🧵🪡🐑

[Mamgus_attic]

Hi Arica, I love what you are doing to the owl forest embroidery 100 owls, it looks amazing. I knew I liked you, we share the same favourite cuss word, always a versatile one I’ve found 😉

[Bustermcfe]

So glad I found your channel. The Mirabilia's are gorgeous. Games please. TY

[Anouk_from_the_Netherlands]

I have never stitched a Mira but love this Games

[juttawokaly]

I’ve never stitched a Myra, but I love the game card series.

[paulinedean]

I always love watching your videos. I do have a few Mirabilia patterns and I also collected all of Nora Corbet’s reindeer patterns along with the sleigh and Santa Claus. I always like playing a good game of cards. Looking forward to your next FlossTube

[lee-annbender]

For retreats I like the community of stitchers and seeing everyone's stitching. I bring my table stand and a rechargeable light with power bank. No place to plug things in. I am an odd duck and stitch at the retreats. I love your Games

[karinbaliani]

We play games every weekend! Can’t wait for the next Mira video especially the bead parts. Loving your videos.

[laynemissigman]

Thanks for the video and especially since you “wanted to be outside.” Lol I appreciate all of your videos!

[cathys]

Those Royal Games patterns are so pretty. I look forward to seeing yours completed (and the beading video).

[rysiamccallum]

Love your videos ! So informative and great for stitchers who also love to play games ❤

[wolfsong]

Games games games! This speaks to me so much! Your work is spectacular!

[loriclarke]

I love games. I would love to stitch that for my poker buddies game room. 🇨🇦

[loribrokke]

Some of my favorite memories are playing card games with my cousins! Thank you for such an awesome giveaway!

[doubledutch]

Games I've never stitched a Mirabilia before but you're 2 part video has inspired me to try one as I was lacking confidence

[krystinatremblay]

Games is so cool, it is looking amazing, all the beading is beautiful, I am in Canada as well, on the other side in Montreal, i'm happy i found your videos, great job! 🧵🪡👏

[jennywade]

I went to my first retreat which was a day at my local LNS it was really fun. The card games piece is lovely.

[Claudia_petals-n-wings]

Hello friend. I enjoyed your mira wips and your video. I love fairy idyll and she is high on my wish list, so pretty❤. Yours is looking amazing. Thanks for all you how to videos, they help so much. I have stitched one mira mermaid, love her. For mira may I am starting halloween fairy which is also part of magical may with my friend Tammi. Love your playing card... all the great games we play😊. Have a great day and happy stitching 💗