00:25 Welcome: We continue to celebrate #miramay this month by releasing tutorials enabling you to stitch a Mirabilia Designs cross stitch. There is a playlist for this month so if you enjoy thi svideo please be sure to check out the other videos. Next video to be released within the week is How to Convert Skin to 1 over 1 Stitching.
03:08 The Beads
Most common beads are Mill Hill Beads however there are many others on the market. Main bead sizes are 15/0 (1.5mm) known as petite beads, 11?0 (2.1-2.5mm) known as seed, antique, glass, magnifica, 8/0 (3.1) known as a pony bead which can be in a size 8/0 or larger 6/0. The larger the bead number, the smaller the bead will be, think fabric count - a 15/0 bead means you can fit 15 beads per inch.
06:48 The Needles
Do I need a beading needle? If you are using petite beads (size 15/0) then you need a size 10 or beading needle. All other beads will fit on a size 28 needle. If you have troubles threading your needle, why not try a "Big Eye Needle" available on amazon. Common needle brands: John James, Tulip, Bohin, Beadalon, DMC and there are many others out there!
09:05 The Floss
There are 4 main types of floss:
1) DMC - single strand, can match your fabric, or stitching, or bead, can be ironed, you will have it on hand!
2) K O Floss - traditional polyester beading floss, can be ironed, available online/bead shops
3) Nymo Floss - flat nylon floss, very thin, can melt if ironed, theres a little stretch, available online/LNS
4) YLI or Wonder Invisible Floss - we all love to hate this option! Allows your to attach beads with no visible floss, but can be hard to work with due to limited visibility, nylon base, can melt if ironed, very stretchy, available online and quilting/LNS
19:50 Miscellaneous Tools
Bead containers: fabric trays, Beadalon mats, Tacky Bill/Bob Tack/Tacky Bob, diamond art trays, weighted dish
23:15 Fabric Count & Bead Size
Recommended fabric for Mirabilia and Nora Corbett Designs are always 32 count. Some people fear the beads will not fit nicely therefore will always stitch theirs on a 28 count. Some people will stick with the 32 count however will use only petite beads. The orientation of the stitched beads determines how many stitches will actually fit per square inch. The theory goes, if you are using regular mill hill size 11/0 you should fit 11/0 beads in one inch if they are stitched on a half stitch (angle) however most people feel you truly fit 9-10 beads. If you stitch your bead horizontally you can fit more beads in that 1 inch, i.e. 11-12 beads. If you are stitching vertical beads you end up fitting drastically less beads in an inch i.e. 6-7. If you choose to size up from a 32 ct to a 28 ct fabric please be mindful to use a fabric calculator as you will require a larger piece of fabric than the recommended size.
28:36 Bead Storage
We recommend Art Dot Storage Containers found readily on amazon. Other options are the clear tackle boxes people use for bobbin storage.
30:18 When to Bead
One can bead as they stitch but please be mindful these glass beads can be crushed. If you use a scroll frame, beading as you go could be a good option, but its not the best option for any frame that provides pressure to clamp the fabric.
Most people leave beading for last once the fabric has been washed (if you wash your finished pieces) and ironed. Post beading, most people do not iron their projects.
Personally I have started using larger Q-snap frames to frame up the entire stitched piece in one go and i can complete all the backstitching and beading without wrinkling my project or crushing beads.
Bead orientation: horizontal, vertical, leaning to the right, leaning to the left, directional. How you choose to stitch your beads can create the appearance of movement if beaded on an angle or directional. Mirabilia instructions are to stitch all beads on an angle with a half stitch (tent stitch).
35:39 VIDEO TUTORIAL - Showing movement with beads
39:54 VIDEO TUTORIAL - Attaching beads with 1 strand of contrasting floss for visual cues
57:40 VIDEO TUTORIAL - Attaching beads with invisible floss
1:12:10 VIDEO TUTORIAL/DISCUSSION - Movement with beads/considerations
Thank you so much for tuning in today! Should you have any tips/tricks/or corrections to share please leave a comment for our stitching community.
Happy Stitching,
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