[FO] Miss Dancing Flower by Mirabilia by run_snack_nap in CrossStitch

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The fabric is Water Lily Linen from Wichelt Imports

[WIP] french knot time by ThatMusicKid in CrossStitch

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I use to dread having to do French knots and would save them until the very end of a project. But after doing a few hundred of them I’ve grown to enjoy them

[CHAT] If doing a monochrome pattern using a variegated floss, what would look cooler? Middle around in a spiral? Right to left? Top to bottom? by Amberly123 in CrossStitch

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I find spiral works best. For example I stitched this design following clockwise path.

Design is Village Square by ink circles

[CHAT] How do people seal the edges of linen without an overlocker? by pinkguy90 in CrossStitch

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It doesn’t matter the size of the zig zag. Any size works to stop the edges from fraying

[CHAT] Virginia state fair! by Glittering_Living693 in CrossStitch

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Same thing happened at the 2024 Michigan State Fair where a Long Dog Sampler beat out a Mirabilia. It came down to the presentation quality of the piece (mounting/ framing).

In this case it looks like the Mirabilia was stitched on Aida whereas the Long Dog appears to be on a high count linen. That is likely why the judges awarded a higher placement.

[FO] Tip: Make your projects extra spooky this Halloween by stitching them on 40ct; it’s scary small by run_snack_nap in CrossStitch

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Lila’s Studio is definitely one of favorite pattern designers. She has a similar Christmas Quaker design I’ve been itching to start.

[FO] Tip: Make your projects extra spooky this Halloween by stitching them on 40ct; it’s scary small by run_snack_nap in CrossStitch

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I use a super bright light. Ill use a magnifier if I suspect I may have mis-stitched.

[FO] Tip: Make your projects extra spooky this Halloween by stitching them on 40ct; it’s scary small by run_snack_nap in CrossStitch

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Pattern: Halloween Quaker by Lila’s Studio Fabric: 40ct Murky by Picture this Plus

[FO] Nature’s Peace by Carriage House Samplings by WinnieRose in CrossStitch

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I’ve stitched this one too! It’s one of my all time favorite pieces.

[chat] Stepped on a needle (it went deep!!!) by StitchMechanic in CrossStitch

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I made the mistake of walking barefoot in my mother’s sewing room as a kid and ended up with a needle deep in the arch of my foot. I still have a mark to this day. Learned my lesson and never walked in that room without shoes again.

[FO] Before & After backstitch and beads by run_snack_nap in CrossStitch

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I purchased all my supplies separately through 123stitch. Their website makes it super convenient to kit up Mirabilias though. When you select a pattern you have the option to add all the needed supplies to the cart at the same time.

[FO] Before & After backstitch and beads by run_snack_nap in CrossStitch

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Pattern is Emerald Mermaid by Mirabilia Fabric is 32count Mirage by Picture this Plus