Stitch a Mirabilia

Progress on JGF

2012-01-29T03:20:00.003-05:00

Hi all!
It's been a long time since I showed you may little fairy:
She looked like this back in August last year:

But she's grown since then, a lot, here she is:

I'm planning to finish her next month since I'm on the Theme-a-liciuos hosted by Heater, and the February theme is Fangirl February, which means you'll have to stitch on something from your favourite designer, for me, Mirabilia, of course!

Mirabilia RR 2012

2011-12-11T12:51:00.000-05:00

Here is my fabric gridded for the 2012 Mirabilia RR.

What a pain it was to stitch this window. It took me forever and I don't want to see DMC 535 again for quite some time.
My theme this time will be Christmas! I will add snowflakes beside the names, and snowflakes and icicles to the windows when it is done.

The photo does the fabric no justice. It is Silkweaver 28 count lugana called Wandering Ivy.

Mermaid Mirabilia and my Mirabilia RR comes home

2011-12-04T01:35:00.003-05:00

This is the last round of my current Mirabilia RR.

I stitched Deepest Love - and this is the RR to date. Gorgeous or what!!!

Oh, and here is my RR back home. I will be stitching Lily of the Woods - the Dreaming Fairy, in the missing spot.

Don't worry - I have a new Mirabilia RR starting in January of 2012 and I am moderating a Mirabilia RR starting in Feb-March of 2012.

Forest Goddess framed

2011-11-28T08:45:00.001-05:00

Here she is... hope you like her!

Fairy Flora Completed Plus

2011-11-24T00:08:00.000-05:00

I completed Fairy Flora on November 14th, 2011. This one was started on February 26th of this year and I knew it was going to be about a year long project. In actual time, I probably stitched on it for a total of 3 or 4 months (because I put it away a few times to work on other projects). However, I am finding out that I am not a very fast stitcher. If I stitch on and off all day and evening, I might get 400 - 500 stitches completed. No matter how hard I try, I just can't get anymore done than that. I don't know if that sounds like a lot or a little to you. I know some of you work and get about the same amount of stitching done, so I think I am just slow but with more time to stitch than some.

Fairy Flora is stitched on 32 count opalescent hand dyed lugana with dmc thread, 2 threads over 2 fabric threads and mill hill beads regular and petite.

The same day I completed Flora, I started Mermaids of the Deep Blue with my own color conversion. This one is being stitched on 28 count (which is what I now prefer) opalesent lugana from Sunny Dyes fabrics, the color is "Surf." The link can be found on my sidebar of my blog and the conversion is also on my blog found here.

Savannah's Curtsy is ALL Finished!

2011-11-21T15:10:00.001-05:00

I finished this a few days ago but I have been kinda busy! SO here some pics of the finished needlework and I will post more after I "frame" it!

New Fabric Stash

2011-11-04T19:38:00.001-04:00

I am officially addicted to hand dyed fabrics now. I have stocked up for probably the next year. The one on the far left is Polstitches called Friendship which is a twin of the one I used for Mediterranean Mermaid. The one in the middle is a small piece from Crossed Wing Collection (no opalescents) called Blueberry. The 5 pieces on the right are all from Sunny Dyes Fabric, a new fabric dyer I have found. This is my first time buying from them and I had great customer service and the product looks great. The link for their website can be found on my sidebar. I am in a 28 count mood these days, it just seems to look so much nicer and more even than 32 count in my opinion, so I felt the need to stock up on this count fabric. Most of these will probably be used for Mirabilias. Maybe a Passione Ricamo or Lavender and Lace might make it on one of these as well as some Heritage Stitchcrafts (I am liking the Valerie Pfeiffer Duets series and am contemplating the Elegance series).

Here is the progress I am making on Fairy Flora as of late; I am really trying to hustle on it since I am so close to finishing. Also, I met some ladies at a stitching get together this week who have really inspired me so I have a new enthusiasm for my stitching projects.

I also added a little to Venetian Opulence since I last posted about her but instead of being done in a couple of weeks (this one is going to be just a portrait), I will not be done until sometime after I complete Fairy Flora.

When these are completed, I will start Mermaids of the Deep Blue On the Aqua fabric you see pictured above.

You can visit me at The Mirabilia Stitcher.

Savannah's Curtsy

2011-10-18T20:36:00.000-04:00

I also began a new start on Oct 15th....Savannah's Curtsy! I am working on Buttercreme 40ct linen over two. Has anyone else stitched this one?

This is what I have done so far and I will be updating it daily on my blog....Will post a pic when I'm all done!

A Frame and A New Start

2011-10-18T16:07:00.003-04:00

I am really happy with how Mediterranean Mermaid's frame and mats turned out. It has 2 mats, the top being suede and has a specialty cut in the corners. The frame itself is a silverish tone with embellishments on it. I love my framer, this only cost me $106...seriously, no joke. (I always choose from the less expensive frames and always choose regular glass so I save money there).

On October 15th I started Venetian Opulence. This one is being stitched on 28 count Crossed Wing Collection's lugana, the color is Blueberry. Unfortunately, there is no opalescent in this one. I waited so long for Silkweaver to correct their error on my other piece of fabric meanwhile waiting to start MotD and nothing ever showed and since I am not sure if I want to use the original fabric they sent me or not and not wanting to wait a long time for a fabric order, I decided to order something from 123stitch. Their service is incredibly fast, I received this order in 2 days. They don't have any opalescents though. This piece, Venetian Opulence, is going to be a portrait and not the entire design.

Forest Goddess Happy Dance!!!

2011-10-18T10:54:00.003-04:00

Finally my first Mirabilia is done

Forest Goddes by Mirabilia

32 ct Lugana By Silkweaver in Dusk
DMC floss and Mill Hill Beads as listed
02/2008 - 10/2011

It's been a loooong journey, mainly because I could't decide wheter stitch her skin over 1 or over 2, tried both a couple of time, and in the end I thought she'll look good enough with over 2 skin.
She's not exactly like the chart, a lot of errors here and there but I think not even I will be able to see them now.
I've got a lot of wips to work on right now but I'll try to finish JGF by the end of the year.

Mirabilia RR - The Queens

2011-10-12T12:29:00.000-04:00

Here is the latest Mirabilia RR that I am participating in.
This stitcher has chosen the Queens.

I have stitched Queen of Peace.

Here is the entire RR.

There is one more round and then this RR is complete. I have joined a new Mirabilia RR starting in January and so I will have more wonderful Mirabilia's to show you.

Butterfly Fairy ow wow

2011-10-04T23:44:00.001-04:00

Here she is, I just got the pic from Jill Rensel and she will be on her way home tomorrow

Mediterranean Mermaid Completed.

2011-09-28T23:59:00.000-04:00

To see the details visit me at The Mirabilia Stitcher.

A collage of all the Mirabilia mermaids I have stitched so far.

Valentine Fairy

2011-09-20T11:47:00.000-04:00

Here she is in all her beaded glory - Valentine Fairy

She was a gift and a wonderful stitch. Beading was enjoyable but took some time.

The latest Mirabilia RR

2011-08-29T22:27:00.000-04:00

Here are some photos from the latest Mirabilia RR. Rachel has chosen Pixie Couture for her theme and her fabric is so beautiful and soft in person. I chose to stitch "Ivy".

And here is her RR to date.

Mediterranean Mermaid Start

2011-08-29T15:08:00.003-04:00

Here is my first 5 days of progress. This is a fun design to stitch. The fabric is 28 count opalescent lugana from Polstitches (the color is called Friendship).
To visit my blog click here.

September sapphire fairy

2011-08-27T10:36:00.008-04:00

I had a big problem with the Caron thread

I go to the cleaner (pressing) and now it's better. The wings are a little bigger than on Nora's chart.

Hello from France!

September sapphire fairy, the wings

2011-08-23T08:09:00.003-04:00

I finally stitch the wings of the september sapphire fairy.

I don't like much these wings which look as if they were not finished. I ask me if I change it. What do you think? Pereaps a little bigger near the arm.

Let's introduce myself

2011-08-21T09:30:00.008-04:00

Hi everybody! My name is Anikó. Kathy was so kind, and sent me invitation to this blog. All of your works are fantastic!

I also love all of these mermaids, fairies and princesses of Mirabilia. Nowadays I work on two Mirabilia stitching: Emerald Mermaid and Cinderella. But there are two others on my to do list: Mermaids of the Deep Blue and the Mediterranean Mermaid.

I'm stitching on Aida (18 count) with DMC threads. I also use Mill Hills and Kreiniks.

Here are the photos of my Mirabilia's progresses:

You can see more about my works over at my blog here.

Little about myself:

I was born and live in Szeged, in Hungary. I'm married since 2003. We have four daughters: Viki is 7 years, Gabi is 5 years, and the twins Adri and Betti are 3 months old. I started to stitch 15 years ago.

January's Garnet Fairy update

2011-08-18T04:02:00.002-04:00

I'm in love with this fairy! I'd never thought I'd like her so much.

By the way, have you seen the last release from Mirabilia?
This is Elizabeth and is just gorgeous!!

choices?????

2011-08-18T01:01:00.000-04:00

these are the choice Jill Rensel has sent to me, she is also going to paint flowers leaves and vines on the mat. I love the burgandy but will the paintings of the leaves etc show up?

Interview with Nora Corbett

2011-08-10T17:52:00.002-04:00

This week's Friday Feature on Hoffman Distributing's website:
Interview with Nora Corbett

HD HD

2011-08-01T22:33:00.000-04:00

Yes Happy Dance and anything else I can do. I am so happy, the Butterfly Fairy looks amazing.
Her soft colors are perfect for my bedroom.

Because I choose to do the large pieces, finishes take longer but OMG it is so worth the time I put into her.

Newest Mirabilia RR

2011-07-21T21:09:00.000-04:00

Here is the newest Mirabilia RR that I have worked on.

I stitched Tigerlily on this one. This is such a beautiful RR. The fabric color is gorgeous and the stars are such a unique idea.

beading

2011-07-14T17:31:00.000-04:00

only the beading to do and I will finish it sometime next week, the grandkids are arriving today so there is no time for stitching.

Lady Alexandra

2011-07-09T09:37:00.000-04:00

Yes I am a center starter :D

I was able to get some stitching in last night! Here's my WIP. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Lady Alexandra

2011-07-07T15:43:00.001-04:00

Well I started something new (not surprising for me!)

Stitching on Silkweavers Robins Egg 28 count lugana - 4 days of stitching

*hugs*

Andie

September sapphire fairy

2011-07-07T04:32:00.004-04:00

I stitch this fairy with great pleasure. Soon, i stitch the wings and it will be finishes.
Amicalement de Normandie (France)

Fairy Flora

2011-07-02T19:19:00.000-04:00

This is 3 more weeks of progress since the last time I posted Flora. Most of that time was spent stitching variations of pink on her fairy gown. There is still a long way to go but I am going to take a break from this piece for a while until she inspires me again. Please visit me at The Mirabilia Stitcher.

update for me

2011-07-01T20:48:00.000-04:00

I have done a little bit of everything on her, some stitching, backstitched her face and started putting on some of her bling.

Queen Mermaid

2011-06-29T20:00:00.000-04:00

Please forgive me as this is my first Blogger post. You can always give me a swift kick in the hiney if I goof up :)

Lil man has my stitching. I think I better get it back and do some Queen Mermaid tonight :) Hope everyone has a relaxing evening!!

September sapphire fairy

2011-06-28T03:56:00.004-04:00

Here, I have finished the lovely dress with beads. I go for two months in Normandy, by the french seaside, and I go with my fabrics and threads, and charts....

Lady Hera

2011-06-27T22:35:00.000-04:00

I have some progress at last. Here is my start on Lady Hera by Mirabilia. I actually started this one on May 26th but was working on Fairy Flora until two days ago when I got up the motivation to change the colors of the yellow dress to gold. I kept the ribbons the same color, I hope they will work with it. This one is being stitched on Silkweaver Reflections, 32 count, Starquest. If you would like my conversion for the dress, don't hesitate to send me an e-mail. Next week I will reveal my progress on Fairy Flora, I am about half way complete with it. Please visit me at The Mirabilia Stitcher.

Hello from France

2011-06-23T11:26:00.003-04:00

I stitch now the dress with the beads and the violet thread. It's very beautiful. A great pleasure for me

Hello from France

2011-06-20T03:11:00.003-04:00

I'm very happy to join your blog. I stitch for a long time Lavender and now Mirabilia. I stitched about 30 charts that you can see on my blog, in an "album photo". I like very much gardens from Chatelaine too but now I stitch September sapphire fairy.. I like it so much.

Have a nice day and sorry for my english. At the moment, it rains on Paris so I go stitching.

Septembers Sappire Fairy

2011-06-12T14:15:00.000-04:00

Two weeks stitching :D

The fabric is a bit washed out, I took the photo early in the moring.

Kathy I still can't post comments :( I have a "how to" to make the pop out window work in this link. Wish blogger would fix these things :D

*hugs*

Andie in NZ

Fairy Flora

2011-06-09T14:49:00.000-04:00

I don't have a lot of progress on Fairy Flora but wanted to share the little bit that I have made since the last post about her.

Summer Queen

2011-06-05T16:04:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone :D

I have a new start to share this week

Summer Queen which I have started for my daughters Sweet 16 next March, so I have a bit of time to complete her :D

I am stitching her on 28count white opal belfast

*hugs*

Andie

*edited to add* Could the mods change the comments section to pop outs? A few people are having trouble commenting (me being one of them) and changing the comments to pop outs fixes it. :D Thanks!!

Latest Mirabilia RR

2011-06-03T18:53:00.000-04:00

Here is the Mirabilia RR that I just finished. It is Christmas Elegance done as a shadow box. I stitched the bottom right box. The beads and bling will be added once it has returned to it's owner. Isn't this a wonderful idea. I love this one. Am adding it to my wish list! and if Canada Post goes out on it's threatened strike I may get to admire it for a while lol.

Butterfly Fairy

2011-05-29T22:46:00.000-04:00

I started stitching on her again, I haven't done much on her for along time.

Nearly there....

2011-05-22T07:51:00.000-04:00

I've been trying to get Queen Mermaid finished and finally, I'm down to just backstitching and beading left to do. Yay!

She's got a lot of beads so that will no doubt take a little time. Good thing I have a day off tomorrow!

South Seas Mermaid is Framed

2011-05-19T22:04:00.002-04:00

South Seas Mermaid by Mirabilia

(For the specifics go to The Mirabilia Stitcher)

Septembers Sapphire Fairy

2011-05-15T15:26:00.000-04:00

Here is my Saphy :D

She is on Polstitches "Spring" Jobelan

*hugs*

Andie

Fairy Flora's Wings are Completed

2011-05-15T15:10:00.000-04:00

Fairy Flora by Mirabilia

I am so relieved and happy to have the second wing accomplished! Although it is hard to tell in the photo, the wings are filled with a metallic blend along with the floss. The blending filament used in the wings caused this part to be a bear. Word of advice: find an alternative to kreinik blending filament anytime it is called for in a chart you are stitching. Almost every strand of blending filament breaks whilst stitching with it, even short strands and threading the needle with it is a test of patience. Even the beading was a breeze in comparison. Now that this part is accomplished, the rest is going to be smooth sailing.

The fabric is 32 count Silkweaver Reflections on lugana. The color is called Enchantment.

Kathy's Valentine Fairy

2011-05-12T09:50:00.000-04:00

Here is my latest progress on Valentine Fairy.
I had an issue with her a while ago - my two skeins of Pixie Dust were different dye lots.
Now that I have two skeins the same she is back in the rotation.

I stitched her wings left and right side.

Completed South Seas Mermaid!

2011-05-06T17:22:00.002-04:00

Design: South Seas Mermaid

Designer: Mirabilia

Stitched By: TJ

Started on: March 05, 2011

Completed on: May 06, 2011

Fabric: 32 count opalescent lugana by

Silkweaver Fabrics

Fabric color: Spring Garden

Fibers: DMC,

Rainbow Gallery Petite Treasure Braid,

DMC variations, Gentle Arts Sampler Threads,

And Mill Hill Beads

If you would like a copy of the changes I have made, e-mail me and I will reply with the info.

Letter G

2011-05-04T22:00:00.004-04:00

Stitched for my daughter Gabrielle on Enchanted Fabrics "Spring Meadow" Opal Linen

Swapped Whatley Woodlands for 801 and the yellow beads for 02001 (by accident)

Thanks for looking!

Andie in NZ

Latest Mirabilia RR

2011-04-26T20:26:00.000-04:00

Here is my contribution to the latest RR in my hands.

I stitched Winter Queen for Andie. It was a pleasant stitch on beautiful fabric. It is ready to send off for it's next mailing.

More Queen Mermaid

2011-04-14T21:05:00.000-04:00

She's getting close to a finish! Probably next month.

Valentina's JGF

2011-04-01T04:54:00.005-04:00

I really love this fairy! Never thought I'd like so much to stitch her.
I've stitched the half top, leaving out the white stitches, some blackwork and the beads, all things I'll do at the very end.

Hope you like it, and many congrats to all you ladies for your gorgeous Mira stitch!

Tracy's South Seas Mermaid

2011-03-23T01:31:00.002-04:00

I'm at the halfway point now. Mirabilia's mermaids do not have so much stitching that it takes long, I have only been stitching this one for 18 days. For me stitching this one is like reading a good adventure novel, seeing a great play or even an adventurous journey because it is so colorful and exciting. I love so much seeing the image emerge as I add more and more stitches.

Progress on Queen Mermaid

2011-03-08T23:02:00.000-05:00

It's a Mermaid SAL week, so I've been giving Queen Mermaid some attention.

She's stitching up very quickly, but I ran out of 085 Kreinik, so I have to order some more.

Mirabilia RR - Angel Proclamation

2011-03-03T13:08:00.000-05:00

Here is my first stitch on the newest Mirabilia RR.

This is one of the sweet little angels from "Angel Proclamation." I really enjoyed this one and hope to stitch the entire design one day.

Royal Holiday Completed

2011-02-27T09:56:00.000-05:00

Yes, I am still here and still stitching! Unfortunately I had some issues getting my old camera to talk to my new laptop, but have resolved that now. Of course, I'm still stitching away, so I'll have some more in progress updates of my Miras-in-progress soon.

I finished Royal Holiday in November 2010 - she's done on cream Belfast over 2.

Only 2 more Queens to do now!

Beatrice Mirabilia RR

2011-02-23T15:58:00.000-05:00

Here is Beatrice pretty Mirabilia RR all finished. Beatrice visited me here in Arizona and left her RR with me to stitch. I stitched Emerald Mermaid in the last square.

Please note - the white square at the bottom - was stitched by the famous Adriana (Beatrice Mom) at the age of 94. Please let me be like her!!!!!

Forest Goddess almost done

2011-02-08T04:30:00.001-05:00

Hi!
I'm finally starting to see the end of this lady!!!

The over 1 skin is a nightmare, I'll hope it'll be worth the loss of my sight!!

Summer Queen Framed

2011-02-07T00:43:00.000-05:00

A week of Charlotte

2011-01-29T20:54:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone :D

I couldn't resist Charlotte... so here she is after 1 week

She is being stitched on Polstitches 28ct linen - Snowstorm

*hugs*

Andie

Summer Queen by Tracy J

2011-01-23T18:03:00.000-05:00

I finished her! What more can I say.

To see more pics go here.

One to go!

2011-01-18T11:20:00.000-05:00

Beatrice RR

Ann did the latest addition to my RR. I love her choice...she did the left side piece.

If you look closely this is full of beads and bling.

I have only chosen the center piece which I stitched first after that I left it to the ladies who stitched on it.

I'm thrilled with the results.

Kathy will be adding the last section. I'll be bringing it
to Arizona in Feb.....Oh that will be so nice to hand deliver to her!

The Seaside Kingdom

This is an update on the Seaside Kingdom.

I love stitching on this!

Stitch with happy fingers!

My latest Mirabilia wip

2011-01-07T15:40:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! Hope you had an awesome Christmas and a lovely start to the New Year!

Here is my latest Mira

This is South Seas Mermaid on Polstitches Mythical Mermaid (Jobelan)

*hugs*

Andie

Since you never have too many Miras going on...

2011-01-04T08:15:00.007-05:00

...here is my third one, almost ready to start:

On this great 28ct Sudden Storm lugana by Silkweaver is going to appear January's Garnet Fairy: my birthstone fairy, since I just turned 24 yesterday!
Still 4 different beads to arrive and then I'll start her.
I'm making her as a SAL that I joined on an italian cross stitch forum, hoping that, by having to stay up with the others SAL mates, I'll be able to finish her by the SAL deadline, that's the end of this year: really hoping to reach this goal!

Happy (stitching) new year!

Happy 2011

2011-01-01T18:33:00.002-05:00

Well as the First day of the New Year has almost transpired I have started some new projects. Love guilt free January. So for Mirabilia I started Athena. She is being stitched on 32 ct Silkweaver Lugana Mocha here is the start of her lol. Not a lot but a start all the same.

I hope everyone has a great New Year.

Art Deco Spirits Update

2010-12-31T10:03:00.000-05:00

I know, I don't post enough here for Kathy's liking. But my Air Spirit is really coming along so I thought I'd share!

A update on Beatrice's RR

2010-12-30T00:40:00.000-05:00

Mira Round Robin

Bonnie returned my RR to me this week and I was able to take a photo before I sent it on to Ann.

Isn't it looking great? I really like the way it is turning out with all that bling!
2 sections left. Kathy has promise to do a section as well...so I'm hoping to take it to Yuma with me in Feb.when I go to visit her!
Stitch with happy fingers!

New Mirabilia RR

2010-12-24T07:43:00.000-05:00

I am happy to report that a new Mirabilia RR on the WWRRB is starting up in February of 2011. I will try posting photos of this RR as it progresses for all to see!

Sabrina is finished!

2010-12-01T01:33:00.003-05:00

Please join me in my Happy Dance :D

Stitched on Countrystitch Kiwi Illusions "Wildflowers" 28count Lugana

*hugs*

Andie

An Update Fairy Idyll

2010-11-23T08:00:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone

sorry that I havent been able to post much lately or share photos. Silly work is keeping me too busy. I was able to get an updated photo of Fairy Idyll last week at Guild as I was the profiled stitcher for the month.

I need to pick her back up and work on some more beading and then get back in to the canopy...but she is really coming along now that I put the piece on some scroll rods to work on the beading at the bottom. Hoping to tackle the rest of that section this coming weekend

Marj

Sabrina again :D

2010-11-21T20:30:00.002-05:00

Well I think another week will see the stitching all done and then on to my fave.... the beading! yay!

*hugs*

Andie

Back Again

2010-11-15T13:58:00.001-05:00

It has been a really long time since I have posted on this board but I am back to stitching Mirabilias once again and thought I would share what I am working on these days.

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Tracy and I have been stitching for about 20 years and have been blogging for over 3 years about whatever stitching I happen to be working on at the time. I go through different phases of what type of stitching I am being inspired by periodically. Currently it is Mirabilia once again. I am something of a recluse but enjoy the camaraderie of the blogging/stitching community. I have two blogs currently, my new wave of passion for Mirabilia led me to name my wip blog "The Mirabilia Stitcher" and it is relatively new so there isn't a whole lot there but there will be as I stitch more of their pieces. My other blog is called "TJ's Gallery" and has the finished pieces of all of my favorite needlework with some of the specifications.

This one is my current wip, Summer Queen, and I really am enjoying working on this piece.

This one is my recent completion called Deepest Love which is a companion piece to one that I did a few years ago called Queen Mermaid.

Thanks for looking, and thank you Kathy for the new invite.

Sabrina

2010-11-14T14:35:00.003-05:00

I stitched along and down, I wanted to have her done enough across that I could stitch down all the way to the bottom without having to roll her.... confused yet? lol

*hugs*

Andie

Sabrina update

2010-11-07T22:58:00.001-05:00

Well its been awhile since she was shown off :D

Shes so gorgeous! I love her :D

*hugs*

Andie

My Mirabilia

2010-11-01T08:51:00.001-04:00

Have a good day !

Kisses marylin FRANCE

Art Deco Spirits, Air

2010-10-31T23:01:00.000-04:00

This weekend I started the "Air" block on Art Deco Spirits! Lots of black on this one!!! Soon it'll be lots of white!

Here are the first two completed blocks, Earth and Fire

Floss Fairy Happy Dance

2010-10-29T19:40:00.001-04:00

Here she is all finished :D

She was such a fun lovely wee thing to stitch and as usual is so much prettier in real life.

*hugs*

Andie

Updated Royal Holiday

2010-10-28T10:09:00.000-04:00

Slowly but surely making progress on Royal Holiday, which is my project of focus until she's completed. I finished all the red of her cloak last night, and still have a fair amount of work to do, but I should be able to complete her in a month or so.

Like all the Queens, she's a fun stitch - just big so time consuming. I'll be replacing all the Wisper thread, which I really hate using, with DMC white, as I've done with all the other Queens in the collection.

The small beginning

2010-10-27T10:43:00.001-04:00

Hello to all, here is the beginning of my fairy, I make the face in 1 thread on 1 thread it adorned that it is more attractive.

Indeed to you, best regards

Marylin FRANCE

Floss Fairy

2010-10-25T17:47:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone :D Well along with a few others my mojo went on holiday :( To try and help it come home I started Floss Fairy from The Stitching Fairies Series

This is after about 2 weeks, and YES my mojo is returning!

As you can see she is really sparkly!

*hugs*

Andie

My project

2010-10-15T11:36:00.002-04:00

Hello my name is Marylin, I am in France.
I am happy to be a member(part) of your group of embroiderers, I show you my future project, from my first crosses on the painting(cloth) I shall send you a photo.
I exaggerate for 10 years I am married I am 39 years old and I have a 9-year-old girl!
Here is my blog or you can see my other realizations
Http: // poussy-stiches-my-love.over-blog.com
In very fast
Marylin
thank you a Kathy A.

My sister's finishes

2010-10-06T13:24:00.003-04:00

As I've told you in my very first post, my sister Olga is also a keen Mirabilia stitcher. She started her collection a bit later than me but it is growing so fast that I keep admiring her pace and her devotion to Mirabilias.

Olga's first work was "The Kiss". She changed the haircolor and the man's hairstyle to reach the resemblance of her and her BF:

Then came "Petal Fairy". It was her first work where she tried 1 over 1 stitching for body and face. She loved the effect as much as I do and since that time she's been stitching body and face only this way:

"Rosebud Lullaby" was stitched as a present for Olga's literature teacher and her baby daughter:

And finally we would like to show you this year finish - "Fairy Moon". Olga chose a very beautiful cloth shade for this design. She thinks that it makes the stars, the fairy dust and the moon brighter:

UPD: I've just received "Christmas Fairy" pic so here she is. This piece is not framed yet:

As for the current rotation, Olga has "Autumn Queen" and "Miss New Year Fairy" in progress so new beautiful finishes are to come soon.

Thank you for reading and keep stitching!

Hi from a newbie!

2010-10-04T08:07:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone!

I'm so glad to become a member of this blog and to share with you my passion for Mirabilia! My name is Natalya, I am from Moscow (Russia). I discovered Mirabilia just 3 or 4 years ago and I was absolutely fascinated by this magic world of queens, mermaids, fairies... I spent hours browsing pics, reading tips and hints on how to stitch these designs. Believe it or not, but at that time I knew nothing about Kreinik, Mill Hill or hand-painted threads so finding Mirabilia was like a milestone in my "stitching history". Thanks to Mirabilia, I've met a very dear friend of mine and many more stitchers who share my passion. So I strongly believe that these designs do bring miracles to our life!

Well, now I'd like to share with you some of my Mirabilias. I chose "Lady of the Mist" as my first Mirabilia and started it almost 3 years ago - in mid-October'2007. But guess what? I haven't finished it yet (shame on me!). Yes, I am a slow stitcher and I always have so many urgent projects in my current rotation that I have to pause my LOTM progress now and then. However, I decided to finish it this year. That is how she looks now:

You see, I am quite close to a happy dance. I stitched the hands 1 over 1 and I love the effect.

I started my second Mirabilia in 2008 as an anniversary present to my mother. She was born in July and she loves amethysts so can you guess what pattern I chose for her? Yes, obviously it was "July's Amethyst Fairy". )) It took me 4 or 5 months to stitch her and here she is:

You can find more pics in the album.

As any Mirabilia fan I have many designs in my wishlist. I love all the Queens (especially the Queen of Peace and the Winter Queen), Fairy Flora, English Roses (I'm so fond of ribbon embroidery) - these are just those designs for which I've already purchased the charts and materials. My sister Olga is also a keen Mirabilia stitcher. She has already finished The Kiss, Petal Fairy, Rosebud Lullaby, Fairy Moon, Christmas Fairy and she's started Autumn Queen and Miss New Year Fairy this year. She doesn't have a blog so I keep encouraging her to start one. However, even if she does not, I will ask her permission to show you the pics of her beautiful finishes.

Thank you for reading my long story till the end. Have a nice day and happy stitching!

Natalya (Aubery)

Do you recognize her??

2010-10-03T02:51:00.003-04:00

Here's a start on my second Mirabilia, a very popular lady, guessing anyone??

A new start

2010-09-26T20:51:00.000-04:00

....because I can't finish a Mirabilia without starting one of the many others I have lined up. But you knew that.

I started Queen Mermaid last weekend. The fabric is Sterling Silver from Silkweaver, which is a very muted pattern hand dyed in a lovely silvery-blue-grey color. I really love it for this project, which is a good thing because I'll also be doing Deepest Love on the same fabric at some point.

There's quite a bit of metallics on her (as with most of the mermaids) so I went ahead and ordered those because there's only so much I can stitch "around" where they need to go. Should be here shortly.

And finally....Sleeping Beauty

2010-09-18T10:57:00.000-04:00

She is, at last, complete.
The particulars: The design is Sleeping Beauty by Mirabilia; the fabric is "Fathom" by Picture This Plus, 32 count lugana done over 2. Started May 2009; completed September 17, 2010.

Whew!

Royal Holiday Happy Dance

2010-08-31T09:46:00.000-04:00

Here she is in all her glory!!!!

Started January 1, 2009 and completed August 31, 2010. Stitched on 32 count Silkweaver's Queen Anne's Lace Lugana.

Dancing all around the room!!!!!

Royal Holiday

2010-08-31T08:06:00.002-04:00

Stand by for a big happy dance shortly!!!!

I should update my RR

2010-08-30T20:29:00.000-04:00

I wanted to share this with you before it moves to the next stitcher.
Dani added her beauty to it ..Thanks Dani!
I'm just thrilled with the way it is turning out ,lots of bling!!!!

Nearly there!

2010-08-27T07:20:00.000-04:00

The end is finally in sight for Sleeping Beauty...yay!

I think I should be able to finish up all of the stitching in about two weeks, and then get the beading done (of which there is a lot, although it's fairly straight forward).

It's always exciting when a finish is near...whew!

Art Deco Spirits Update

2010-08-27T00:09:00.000-04:00

Coming along slowly, not a lot of stitching time this week! I've almost finished Earth.

Sabrina

2010-08-24T16:30:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone :D

Here is my latest on Sabrina. Please note my previous photo was a little out of date and I didn't take a new one before starting so I haven't done as much as it looks like I have :D

I'm really enjoying all the inspiring photos and updates lately!

*hugs*

Andie

Art Deco Spirits

2010-08-23T22:30:00.000-04:00

I've not posted here in a very long time, but my Art Deco Spirits which I started in 2009 has finally made it to the top of the pile!

Here's Kathy (our loyal blog moderator) and I showing off our Mirabilias as we stitched together this weekend!

Royal Progress

2010-08-23T15:10:00.000-04:00

Here she is again! I'm almost there. I am obsessed. I have stitched until my neck is so stiff I can hardly move it!

I need to rest but I want her finished! I am so close. Hopefully by weeks end she will be stitched, washed and ready for beading.

Finishing up Sleeping Beauty

2010-08-20T08:13:00.001-04:00

It's time to drop out of rotating projects and get a finish in!

I broke out Sleeping Beauty again last weekend, and I'll be working on her until she's finished. This week, I managed to get her skirt done, which was quite a challenge.

A lot of shading and working in a swirl pattern which will be beaded once all the stitching is done. It was a bit tedious because there's so much room for error there - ack! Anyway, it's done now, and as you can see, I'm adding still more roses. There's still quite a bit of work to do on her, but she's coming along nicely.

Update on Royal Holiday

2010-08-14T08:41:00.000-04:00

Well here she is finally.
This is where I was when I went on holidays to our cottage 3 weeks ago.

And here she is as of yesterday.

I breathed a sigh of relief when I got to the end of her dress. That was a monster.And did I tell you - I HATE Wisper thread. But, it looks so beautiful done.
I tend to work a rotation but that will be on hold for now. I can see an end in sight and so I will focus on Royal Holiday until I am done.

I also won a giveaway on Carolyn's blog and this is what I won. Surprise!!! Another Mirabilia - a limited edition kit - Miss Valentine. Carolyn says she is glad that I won since I moderate this blog. This has slipped into my bag and will be my next Mira after Royal Holiday is done.

Forest Goddess growing on

2010-08-14T05:05:00.005-04:00

Hi!

It's been almost a year since I last posted, introducing myself and my first and beloved Mira, Forest Goddess.

Since there, she's been constantly growing and now she's almost done.

When I first showed it to you she looked like this:

After the summer, I pushed her aside and worked on other projects until Christmas, when I took her out again and by the first days of the 2010, she has grown a little:

I kept working randomly on her throughout the spring, and around Easter... the bottom was reached!!

And here is where I stopped, turning my attention on other projects, mainly because of her skin. I first started it over 2, but I didn't liked it, so I frogged it and restarted it over 1, which has been a nightmare (never stitched over 1 before) so I refrogged it again, and now I must make myself happy with the over 2 to start working on her again!

That's all, happy Mira stitching to all!!

multiple wips

2010-08-13T23:43:00.003-04:00

Hiya :D

Well at the moment I am slogging away at CDC, its a present for my son for his birthday.... its a bit late..... his birthday was in March lol. As soon as its done I will be very pleased to get back to my Miras..... so to cheer me up I thought I would share my wips with you :D

All pictures should be clickable to see them bigger

Sabrina, started 16th Jan 2010

Lady of the Mist, started... not long after it came out lol

Red RoS, started in 2008

Waiting for Ships, third time starting this *sigh* started 25th Jan 2006

Fairy Moon started 16th January 2008

Enchanted Dreamer started in 2009

Venetian Opulence started not long after it came out

Three for Tea started in 2008

Bliss started 12th June 2008

Fairy Roses started December 2009

Please don't be deceived, they are not UFO's I love them all and will finish them when I get the chance :D

Hopefully you are a little bit inspired to pull out your gorgeous Miras and share them with us all!

*hugs*

Andie

Changes to Blog

2010-08-12T10:11:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone. I have a couple of things to share with you.
You may notice that we are starting to get a lot of spam and malware comments. I really don't want to close down this blog and so I have had to make a few changes.
To keep the spammers out, I have had to turn on the comment moderation. Because, I travel quite a bit I cannot be on the net all the time. Therefore, I have asked Sue of Her Boudoir to join me as a moderator on this blog. I am waiting for her reply but suspect that she would enjoy moderating with me. She is an avid Mirabilia fan and I think she has the most charts and starts of us all.

I hope this does not discourage you from posting to this blog.

Many of you have not posted in some time. Would you take a minute please and show us what you are up to.

I have a couple of things to post that I am excited about and will do that shortly.

Garden Verses

2010-08-07T09:07:00.000-04:00

Because you can never have too many Miras-in-progress, right?

I've been chomping at the bit to start something new, so I pulled Garden Verses out of the "kitted" bin and got started on her this week. She's a very early Mirabilia, so not as much bling as the newer patterns have - no beading at all and just some gold blending filament strategically placed. The fabric is Apricot belfast.

Back to Beading

2010-08-06T08:19:00.002-04:00

Hi All,

It has been a while. I finally got Fairy Idyll on the scroll rods and am busy working on the swags of beads at the bottom of her skirt. Then I can get back up to the Canopy.
I say she is about 3/4 done by now.....hoping to spend some time on her this weekend since I am finally feeling better after battling a summer cold this week and the weather has cooled down finally here.
Sorry no photos at the moment, still waiting for IT to come and install the camera software on this computer.
Have a great weekend
Marj

Mermaid of the Pearls by Terri

2010-08-01T13:02:00.001-04:00

Here is an update on my mermaid of the pearls. And here is a close up of the section I was working on