There is a great new series of counted cross stitch patterns out by Nora Corbett of Mirabilia fame called the 12 Days of Christmas. Here are two of the patterns in the series available at Julie’s X Stitch.
Three French Hens-NC143
Four Calling Birds-NC144
There are embellishment packs available for both patterns.
NC144e-Four Calling Birds Embellishments
NC143e-Three French Hens Embellishments
The fabric used for both patterns is 28 count China Pearl Linen
There are a few new buttons out by Mill Hill of Wichelt.
Ceramic Buttons and Charms add character and fun to your cross stitch piece. There are many hand painted buttons by Mill Hill, and they come in several different shapes. Most of the buttons are about an inch square, so they are just right for a cross stitch design. They can be easily attached with a half stitch. Add Charms to your piece to mark a special occasions or to make your cross stitch unique and special. Charms are metal and some of them have stones in them. There are several different styles and shapes of charms to choose from. Try something new on your project today.
Mirabilia and Nora Corbett patterns are designed by an artist named Nora Corbett in Ohio. She creates original water color paintings and turns them into cross stitch patterns. Her subjects are generally angels, mermaids, queens, fairies, mothers and lovers along with timeless women. Mirabilia is one of my favorite line of patterns. They are generally quality pattern that often use beading and metallic threads to highlight the design. I carry all of the Mirabilia patterns that are available at Julie’s X Stitch.
If you are into collecting, Mirabilia makes a line of “Holiday Fairie” kits that include fabric and all the supplies you will need to complete the project including quality linen fabric. She also has a line of “Christmas Trees” every year for Christmas that include all the beads and treasures you will need to complete the piece.
Her Nora Corbett patters include some different lines like Letters From Nora, her Pixie Couture Collection, Christmas Eve Couriers, and her Spring Garden Pixie Couture Collection.
Mirabilia’s newest pattern is “Shakespeare’s Fairies” (MD103)”.
Some of my favorites are: “Christmas Flourishes”, “Midsummer Nights Fairy”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Shimmering Mermaid”, “Enchanted Mermaid”, We have some great news. We are happy to announce that Mirabilia is back in business! I try to keep all of the Mirabilia, Lavender and Lace and Passione Ricamo patterns in stock, so they generally ship immediately.
For your convenience, we also stock most of the embellishment packs for Mirabilia and Nora Corbett patterns. Those that we don’t stock and be ordered and sent out within two weeks.
