I really appreciate your discussion of anchoring the thread behind the work and on the needle. I have watched numerous beading videos where this wasn't discussed. That is what I needed to know.
I have not beaded yet. I am glad you show us how to do it. I do know that thread is slippery and anchoring the thread behind other threads is just the trick I am glad to have just learned from you. Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this video!!! Spring Queen is even more beautiful close up! I decided that I'm going to practice first by doing a Mill Hill kit of a watering can to see how it goes. Right now, my stitchy spot is on the living room couch and I sit here and watch TV or movies with my family while I stitch. If I were to stitch Spring Queen with all the bead work, I would have to choose a different stitchy spot with no one running around and knocking things over. I will do it one day, but I need to work out the logistics first. Thanks again so very much for making this video!!!
Just beautiful. BTW, what type of fabric is that? I would love to start a Mirabilia but can only seem to find the patterns only. I'm pretty new to cross stitch but only have done complete kits. Thanks!
Thank you for your kindness! It is a hand dyed evenweave fabric from an Australian company, Country Stitch, but Im not sure of the name of the fabric itself
This is such a helpful video! I haven't beaded on a Mirabilia yet so I didn't think about whether or not to use invisible thread, matching floss, etc. I do love beading though! thanks for the shout out and as always I enjoyed this video a ton :)
Kate love your videos! Once planting season is over let's plan an Iowa stitchers road trip Mt Horeb. Elkader. Marion, and then wine and WIPs on the patio at Daly creek!!!!!
+Diann Call Good question! I would love to see a video like that myself! But I think size 11 o is what the Mill Hills are, the petites are size 15 o, and not sure what the Magnifica size is. Delicas are more uniform in size and tend to fit better on 28 and 32ct, and there are Toho beads which are very nice too, as well as other brands I probably dont even know about. Such a video would be awesome though!
+Debra Locke it is 28ct "Periwinkle" by Country Stitch, which is in Australia, and Kirsten and I bought the same fabrics for our queens around 10 years ago, so Im not sure if it's still around? But it is a true periwinkle color in real life
I really appreciate your discussion of anchoring the thread behind the work and on the needle. I have watched numerous beading videos where this wasn't discussed. That is what I needed to know.
You are very kind, and very welcome. Thanks for visiting me here
I have not beaded yet. I am glad you show us how to do it. I do know that thread is slippery and anchoring the thread behind other threads is just the trick I am glad to have just learned from you. Thank you.
you're welcome, I cant wait to see beaded glory in your videos :)
Thank you so much for making this video!!! Spring Queen is even more beautiful close up! I decided that I'm going to practice first by doing a Mill Hill kit of a watering can to see how it goes. Right now, my stitchy spot is on the living room couch and I sit here and watch TV or movies with my family while I stitch. If I were to stitch Spring Queen with all the bead work, I would have to choose a different stitchy spot with no one running around and knocking things over. I will do it one day, but I need to work out the logistics first. Thanks again so very much for making this video!!!
+I Heart Cross Stitch Great tactic! I cant wait to see your beading adventure!
Just beautiful. BTW, what type of fabric is that? I would love to start a Mirabilia but can only seem to find the patterns only. I'm pretty new to cross stitch but only have done complete kits. Thanks!
Thank you for your kindness! It is a hand dyed evenweave fabric from an Australian company, Country Stitch, but Im not sure of the name of the fabric itself
Fabulous information! Thank you!
Great to have you stop by Vonna, love your videos too
Hi Kate Thank you for the tips and tricks on beading - got both types of thread so I will see which one I prefer.Take careHugsAmanda from UKxxxx
This is such a helpful video! I haven't beaded on a Mirabilia yet so I didn't think about whether or not to use invisible thread, matching floss, etc. I do love beading though! thanks for the shout out and as always I enjoyed this video a ton :)
+Jessica Henderson you are welcome! I cant wait to see more of your projects again
I'm on my loooog way of binge-watching your videos:) That's the way I do my beading too- it keeps them sturdier. Keep on stitching! Jurgita
Kate love your videos! Once planting season is over let's plan an Iowa stitchers road trip Mt Horeb. Elkader. Marion, and then wine and WIPs on the patio at Daly creek!!!!!
I am just starting to add some beads to my projects so I really appreciate your tips. Great video :-)
+Orietta Stitch thank you for watching!
Thank you for the beading tips ! Very helpful :)
+Stitching Along thank you for watching!
Great video! Is there a video out there that addresses bead size per stitch count, and brands of beads best for cross stitching?
+Diann Call Good question! I would love to see a video like that myself! But I think size 11 o is what the Mill Hills are, the petites are size 15 o, and not sure what the Magnifica size is. Delicas are more uniform in size and tend to fit better on 28 and 32ct, and there are Toho beads which are very nice too, as well as other brands I probably dont even know about. Such a video would be awesome though!
+Kowgirlkate Paints Aplenty Thank you Kate!
Thanks for illustrating the beading process. I'm sure it will be so helpful to I heart cross stitch, but to others as well.
+halfstitch cross stitch thank you!
I use Nymo for beading. I enjoy beading too.
+Palette PC it is wonderful stuff isnt it!
I love beads on the Mira's. Thank you for the tutorial :)
Could not see what you were doing your fabric was in the way
Great tips. I too love the beads :)
Nice video, and u r so pretty, and that hair!
Thank you for the very kind words! I hope your day is wonderful
I love your hairdo !
Could you tell me what fabric and color that is?
+Debra Locke it is 28ct "Periwinkle" by Country Stitch, which is in Australia, and Kirsten and I bought the same fabrics for our queens around 10 years ago, so Im not sure if it's still around? But it is a true periwinkle color in real life
Thank you for the quick response. I thought it was a Periwinkle color. It is a lovely fabric and great choice.