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

januuary

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

loveeluna

nice work. thank you.

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.

jillyann

Makes sense.  Not sure why Mirabilia wouldnt 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

mipontitos

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

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.

kata2909

Nice work. Thanks

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

Silverlea

Thank you all for the very useful advice :)