Stitching on 32 count with beads

jillyann

I have stitched a few Mirabilia on 32 count fabric and used mill hill beads as recommended.  I found that the beads dont always fit and seem too large for 32 count.  Anyone else here have the same problem or have any tips for this problem?.  I would really appreciate your help.Thank you.  Jilly

patti6919

I have had the same issue trying to use Mill Hill beads on 32 ct when an area is heavily beaded. I stitched Butternut Road’s Spirit Dancer on 28ct and still had to leave out a row of beads on the necklace. Delica beads are supposed to be precise in size than Mill Hill. I think I will try them the next time I have a chart that is heavily beaded.

jillyann

Makes sense.  Not sure why Mirabilia wouldn't recommend that.  I had all these Mirabilia patterns in my to do list and have already bought all my linen in 32 cou b t. :D

NorseArcher

mill hill does make "seed beads" which are smaller. you may nit get the same color variety as their regular-sized ones. you can try delica beads from firemountaingems . com

jazzo

I have had the same problem on 36ct fabric i later read somewhere that we should change the size beads recommended on the pattern hope this helps.

januuary

I think it's better to use 28ct for mill hill beads especially if there is a large area for connecting beads

mipontitos

from my experience Mill Hill beads work better in 28 ct fabrics, hope this help you ladies

Silverlea

Thank you all for the very useful advice :)

htsear13

Following this thread

Knitpurlsm

Thanks for the info!

loveeluna

nice work. thank you.

kata2909

Nice work. Thanks