Flosstube #7 (2024) A Mirabilia finish, An OOP and some creativity

[@stitchingbytheriver8666]

I liked what you did with the owls. I like the way you think outside the box on some of your projects. And yes to a Mira video. Would love it!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Awww thank you for the kind comments and for stopping by my channel today :) the Mira video is in the works!

[@feidie64]

Thank you for sharing you beautiful WIPS. I think I need "The Proper Stitch". 🙂 ❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in today. I think we all “need” the proper stitch lol! It’s definitely a great resource :) happy stitching 🧵 🪡

[@hannamansfield2894]

I love hearing all and everything Nora/Mira. Love Fairy Idyl...she looks amazing. Love the Owl stitch as well. Thanks for sharing and hope you nad a fabulous Birthday ❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

You are so welcome! A Mira video is in the works 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@hannamansfield2894]

Happy Birthday Arica! Health, happiness and stitching Always

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much Hanna ❤️

[@flowerpowerritter-kj2fb]

Your stitches are amazing! I’m A Nora fan and Mira ! Her charts are gorgeous ! The owls are a HooT! Beautiful

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for tuning in! Are you participating in Mira May I assume? What will you be stitching?

[@jeanyuk]

Happy birthday!! Beautiful stitching and that tiny owl....I love it!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much and thanks for tuning in today :)

[@tamimorgan1487]

Oh My Gosh! Such beautiful stitching! Congratulations on your Mira finish! It’s spectacular! Your dragon is really coming along. He is magnificent! I love how your stitching the owls. The different stitches look fantastic. I needlepoint and embroider as well as cross stitch and there are so many different stitches to explore. Fun! Thank you for sharing! Happy stitching!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in this am and sharing all your kind comments 😊 The wonderful thing about needlearts are the endless stitching opportunities! Even looking through The Proper Stitch or similar books I’m always surprised at all the stitches that are unknown to me - so many! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡

[@MoniMerel]

Happy birthday to you and enjoy your new stitch 🪡💜

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! 😊

[@MaryBeadles-e6z]

Beautiful stitching!!! Would love a tutorial video on the Fancy ladies !!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in and the kind comment. The Mira video is in the works!

[@frankieronacher1794]

Good morning, the next day of your taping. I too live in BC. Love your owl chart, beautiful how to change up the stitches. So awesome. Going to subscribe, love your description of every piece you do. Great video, thanks for making my morning.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for tuning in and spending some time with me today :) and thank you for all the lovely comments 😊 happy stitching neighbour ;)

[@karinmonnich3310]

Love your finish and your progress on your wips. Happy stitching!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in and happy stitching to you too!

[@EmmyRose22a]

What an amazing finish! Your owl details are so fun. Have so much fun with your birthday start. I hope it makes your day extra special.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks so much for tuning back in and your lovely comments 😊 Will you be participating in Mira May next month?

[@SarahsStitchySpot]

Wonderful video, Arica. The dragon piece took my breath away. I love the red fabric. Congratulations on your finish. Sending birthday wishes.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh wow thank you so much for your kind comments 😊 thanks for tuning in and spending some time with me! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡

[@stavroulak.503]

Fun and interesting video to watch, as always 😊 Your "Tree of hope" finish looks perfect, you did a great job and I love watching your progress with the rest of your projects, and yes the "Dutch Beauty" has a special place in my heart 🥰 Oh, I almost forgot to wish you happy birthday and I can't wait to see your new ,(birthday,) start, it's a beautiful choice, "says as she drools looking at all the gathered beautiful materials arrangement" 😍😍😍🧵🪡

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Haha that’s awesome! I’m drooling right along side you :) Thank you so much for the kind comments and spending some time with me. Fairy Idyll has posed some challenges so fair but now I’m over the hump and ready for Mira May!

[@StichyLins0703]

Your stitching is beautiful!!! Love seeing the progress on 100 owls, your different stitches in the bodies and faces is just gorgeous, wow!!!! You should be really proud of that 😍 I personally would absolutely love love love if you and Samantha did a video on getting a Mira started; I've been stitching for over year now but have not yet attempted a Mira. After watching you and Samantha, I am so motivated to start one. Also, your wip wheel is so much fun! Thanks for sharing, I find your channel very informative and you have a nice soothing voice ☺️ Have a great week and happy stitching!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Wow thank you so much for all the very kind comments ❤️ The Mira video is in the works 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 we would love to share our Mira process and maybe it will enable you to jump right on into fancy ladies - they are SO FUN!!

[@StichyLins0703]

@@FibersandFlossCanada I can't wait! I am kitting up Stargazer and have found a linen I think I will love with it ☺️

[@RosieintheRockies]

Thank you for sharing, and congrats on your Tree of Hope finish! I especially love the embroidery customizations that you're doing on 100 Owls to make them look more realistic.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for spending time with me today and for your kind comments. I’m really enjoying the freestyle with the 100 owls project - so much fun :) Happy stitching! 🧵 🪡

[@therunnerstitcher]

Oh wow the embroidery looks so good on the owl! Great job! I've never thought about doing that, but so clever!! I just can't get enough of the TW dragon on the red. It's looking amazing! Excited for your bday Mira :)

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks so much Andrew 😊 I’m also really loving the dragon on the red but I really need to decide about what to do with the blue mesh background and 1300 blue beads…. I’m thinking to switch all of the blue to gold??

[@therunnerstitcher]

@@FibersandFlossCanada Oh gold could be really pretty! I'd need to look at the pattern as a whole again, but I think gold would be a fun shine with the border and the red!

[@DeeCanada]

I too love herons and have stitched 3 , just looking for another beauty.

[@donnaarroyo71]

I haven’t stitched a Mirabilia but want to for my granddaughter so yes a video would be great

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for watching today :) a Mira video is in the works! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@judithsmith593]

I love the different stitches you have used on the owls ❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you! It’s fun to paint with floss and see what you come up with :) thanks for tuning in today and choosing to spend to some with me :)

[@sugarplumstitcher]

The stitching on the owls is fantastic! Your finish is beautiful!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anneshaheen3188]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY🎉

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you :)

[@joanneneufeld8212]

I love the embroidery on the owls! It looks fabulous. And your red fabric for the dragon stitch is perfect. It totally changes the look of the design.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning back in Joanne :) and thank you for your kind comments. I’m really happy how the dragon is turning out so far - just wait till I add at the gold!

[@karenjones256]

Would love a dedicated Mirabilia episode! Thank you for showing The Proper Stitch book, it looks like an amazing reference to have! I’m going to go search for it now!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in :) a Mira video is in the works as we speak!

[@HapHazardous]

Congratulations on your big finish. I know that feels good! I love all your WIPs, especially the owls. I was intrigued when you did something similar with your Wizard of Oz piece. I would love for you and Samantha to do a joint Mirabilia, et al, video. I collected the patterns for decades, but have never stitched one. (insert shameface) My mother stitched tons of MLI and NC patterns, tho, and I inherited some of them, which is special. Really like the pattern you chose to start this month (Happy Birthday!). My eye keeps going to that rabbit.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Awww thanks for your kind comments and taking the time to share a bit about your collection! You definitely should pick one to start for Mira May! Maybe one that reminds you the most of your mom? I best you have some treasures in your collection! The Mira video is in the works as we speak 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Happy stitching 🧵 🪡

[@annm8680]

I’m doing a Joan Elliott fancy lady which is the same principle as a Mirabilia, I believe. I definitely want to see you talk about Miriabilias.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Oh how fun! I want to do a Joan Elliott too, I’ve never done one! A Mira video is def in the works! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thank you so much for stopping by this am and spending some time with me :)

[@KineStarkiller]

Your finish looks great! And I love your owls. I would be very interested in a Mira video. I have several patterns, but they just seem intimidating to me. I make up all sorts of excuses not to start them, but I should probably just dive in.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Yes 100% dive right on in!! The stitching is easy! The beading is simple enough (leave it till last though ;)) there’s a Mira video in the works! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@marynolan1895]

Enjoyed your video and would live to see one on a Mirabelia, along with any other topics..

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in. The Mira video is in the works as we speak! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@patriciatreslove4449]

I love Owls, they are so beautiful, it's a shame we don't get to see them very often.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

They are special creatures aren’t they? And they are even more fun to stitch :) thanks for tuning in and happy stitching 🧵🪡

[@theresaclark762]

Yes Oh Yes, I'm very interested in your Mirabilia way of stitching. But I have got to know how and where did you get the way you stitched the owl wings. I've got to know. Wow !

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Perfect! The Mira video is in the works 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 As for the owls it’s all free hand, think of a paint by number where I’m working in the same outlined area as cross stitches are specified but I’m painting with thread with colors as I please. Variegated floss makes this really fun! Thanks for stopping by this am :)

[@lisainstitches]

Love your videos, Arica. Beautiful finish. You may be interested in Katie Strachan Embroidery if you haven’t seen her flosstube already. She is designing and stitching a reversible band sampler to place in her stitched casket. She stitches I believe, exclusively in silk. She also likes to bling her prim work with crystals and such. I think you would like her.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much for spending some time with me and sharing your recommendation - I now follow Katie! You are correct, I love nearly all her posts, she is right up my alley - thank you! Happy stitching 🧵 🪡

[@RogueMamaStitcher1]

Hello, Arica! Great to see your Flosstube and all your gorgeous stitching! Love the embroidery you chose to do on your Owl Forest Embroidery piece. 😍😍😍

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much Amber

[@leetlesnyder]

Yes! Would love to see a Mira video!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in today :) the Mira video is in the works! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@arlettehampele2379]

You are doing a beautiful job with the owls. I did the wizard of Oz last year with DMC threads and was disappointed by the result. It looked so plain compared to some pictures I had seen ! I realized too late that Owlforest designs, although beautiful, are rather basic. To enjoy doing them and make them unique, you have to let loose pour fantasy : use special threads and other stitches... Otherwise, one soon gets tired of stitching owls 😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in today! Yes the floss makes the OFE patterns so lovely :) I do end up changing most of their patterns I’ve stitched to add a little sparkle or texture. It’s a fun one to play around with for sure :)

[@cynthiapenn8415]

You have such beautiful stitching. Thank you for sharing your stitchy joy!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching and your kind comments :)

[@anneshaheen3188]

Dragon just spectacular on red background! Another enjoyable flisstube❤

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks so much 😊 Happy stitching 🧵 🪡

[@Mamgus_attic]

I love the idea of a Mirabilia video from you and Samantha, you are so fabulous together, you can see the sort of friendship you share. 😍

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks Wendy, it’s in the works!

[@lwmillsap]

Another wonderful video! I am so glad you joined the FlossTube community. ❤️

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching today :)

[@bethanyrutta2377]

I love all your videos! 100 Owls is amazing! I’m going to stitch it sometime for my husband.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you so much :) Yes I quite like 100 owls too and I love their variegated floss too!

[@DeniseDevenny-dz5ut]

Love all your videos! I think a video on how you go about stitching a Mirabilia would be great! I have one and I’m a little afraid to start it! 😂 any help would be appreciated.

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in today! Stay tuned as the Mira video is def in the works 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@StitchWithHoops]

Yes please for a Mira video😊

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in today :) A Mira video is in the works! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@wolfsong4843]

Lovely video! I’d love to watch a Mira video!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning in with me. The Mira. Video is up and posted for your pleasure - enjoy!

[@ColetteRowberry]

Your pieces are very inspiring. What part of Canada are you from. Enjoy the diversity from one stitcher to another. Have a great week-end. Stitchingly Coco

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks so much for sharing some time with me! I’m from Abbotsford, just outside of Vancouver. What about you??

[@sophiadejonge4878]

Hi Arica, your owls look amazing with the special stitches❤. I searched for the book “The proper stitch” because I was interested by your flosstube. The special stitches look quite challenging and interesting. Did you ever stitch a chatelaine pattern and did you think it was difficult? A big hug from Sophia

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thank you for the kind comments and big hug 🥰 I have purchased Holland in the spring time and I am kitting it up but haven’t started it yet - I am dying too! I have done some canvas work and I really enjoy the different stitches. I find them to be much easier than you anticipate them to be, especially with good step by step instructions :) What about you??

[@sophiadejonge4878]

@@FibersandFlossCanada oh wow, I hope to see your start on Holland in springtime soon😍. I live in Holland and love the tulips, mill, sailing boat and all the colours in the pattern. I just discovered the patterns and I am still a little overwhelmed by all the special stitches. I think I want to start a smaller one first, but I don’t like them as much as the one you have chosen😄. Maybe it’s the best way to practice a little with the step by step instructions which I can probably find on the internet. Thank you for your kind answer. Have a nice weekend and happy stitching.😘

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

@@sophiadejonge4878 yes me too! I’ve been kitting it up and can’t wait to start it! We have family in Maastricht and I love it there so much! The way of life is so much nicer than North America. For learning specialty stitches, you should check out Jeanette Douglas patterns. They are smaller and offer a variety of stitches if you want to get comfortable with stitching something different. Honestly every pattern will have a few new stitches to learn. Or dive into a chatelaine and take it one step at a time :)

[@sophiadejonge4878]

@@FibersandFlossCanada hello Arica, I think it is so sweet of you to send me a suggestion for specialty stitching. I saw some Jeanette Douglas designs already and I think they are great. They are also available in two shops here in the Netherlands, so I might check that in our summer holiday❤🥳. I can see your progress on the chatelaine first and will dive into it myself another time. Thank you so much😘. Maastricht is beautiful, all the different sceneries here in the Netherlands make it worthwhile to visit once. I live close to the water on the other side near to Middelburg. I think Canada is a dream to visit for many peoples too. I hope you are still enjoying your extra long weekend right now. Happy stitching ❤

[@DeeCanada]

Hi Erica. The picture behind you of the heron…is this stitched? If yes pattern name PLEASE!!!!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for watching this morning. No, the picture is an Audubon print Great Blue Heron. I absolutely love his art and this is one of my favourites!

[@shelleywilkins9339]

I don’t even crossstitch and find you so inspiring!

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Haha that’s awesome! I think that’s what us Flosstubers are all about - enabling you to start something :) Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with me today :)

[@Mamgus_attic]

Happy birthday Arica, and thank you for sharing and researching all the information. Your stitching is outstanding! I think the person with The Proper Stitch book was Karen Coombs, here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6TCYpVqj6mfbM0si=cMl6oGPwgyj47dlM I hope your daughter is feeling better and that you are thoroughly spoiled on your birthday. Take care, Wendy 🐉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@FibersandFlossCanada]

Thanks for tuning back in Wendy :) Ava is all better 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 and the house is back to normal here :) You know, I watch and love Karen but it wasn’t her, I remember it being someone I don’t normally watch. She was younger, went on a trip to a stitchy store and I think all she bought were books….. but. Ow I wonder if it was Karen bc that’s something she would do lol! I will go back and give her latest a rewatch :) Happy stitching!

[@Mamgus_attic]

Arica, it wasn’t her latest it was the one before in the link above. I hope you got lots of stitching time for your new Mira. 😊