Flosstube #74 Mirabilia vs. Nora Corbett 

While I've been stitching for 30 years, I'm new to both of those designers and appreciate the comparison. There are no needlework shops near me so I could only look at pics online, and the pics of those brands looked so boring. Then I got on floss tube and stitchers showed what they really looked like finished, and I was blown away by the gorgeousness! I just purchased my first mirabilia (Bluebeard's Princess) and bought two Corbetts (reindeer Cupid, and Mermaid Verde)...and am strongly contemplating the top mermaid you have in the background of your video. Looking forward to all you content, whether FT or not!

Thank you for making this video. It was really interesting and something I have wondered. Why use different names on the packaging for the same designer. It makes it easier to choose knowing the main difference is time I want to commit to it. Happy stitching, Tina x

Thanks for highlighting the differences between these two. I wondered why the same designers used 2 different names.

Miss Danielle, I'm pretty sure that this should be a private comment, but... You are just knocking me out. I've wanted to say this for quite a while, but didn't want to sound like a creepy stalker. But then I figured...life is just too damn short. Your stitching, your nails, your makeup, your pretty hair coming back, your humor, your grit and bravery, your knowledge and willingness to share it with the world is just...perfection. I know that you must have days when you still feel unwell or are terrified of what you've come through, but you truly are a gorgeous warrior who deserves only the very best that life has to offer. Thank you for sharing yourself and your stitching and your life with us. You are an amazing inspiration, a breath-takingly beautiful woman, and a stitching goddess of the highest magnitude. Love,ConiThe Spinster Stitcher P.S. Holy crap already with the fabrics you're using! Gorgeous!

I loved to hear the differences between the two. I just bought my first Nora Corbett. A digital pattern.

Love your finishes. They are both beautiful. It was interesting seeing the differences between both of them.

Thanks for sharing the difference in these. I had wondered why the same designer did both.

Great video and I was trying not to laugh but look behind you at the Miras. Love them!!

Another difference that I have found is the series. The Nora Corbetts are often in a series of 6. Some Mirabilia patterns complement but aren't necessarily a series. That can influence the choice of patterns for a stitcher. She is a fabulous designer and I had the pleasure of meeting her. Love her works. Now if I was able to draw 1/10th as well, lol. Blessings, Diane

I had NO idea it was such a big size difference, holding them up side by side FFO'd really helped -thanks Danielle.

Thanks for doing this! The simplicity of the Nora chart is obvious, now, where it wasn't before. Who'da thunk!?

Thank you for making this video! I've never stitched a Mira or a Nora Corbett, but I really want to, but had a hard time figuring out which I should go for. This video makes it so much easier!

Thanks for sharing the differences. I had wondered about that designer. Also would love to see the impress nails tutorial!

Thanks for the video! I have always wondered about the differences especially since I have never stitched either... And by the way... I LOVE your "hot stinkin mess" videos! 😁

Great comparison! My Mirabilia mermaid of the pearls took me 19 years, of course I didn't work on it continuously but Mira's do take some time.

So Danielle, I asked at my LNS today about the Mirabilia vs Nora Corbett... she is the designer for both. Her mother was involved somehow in its beginning. Nora doesn't own either now. Mirabilia was bought by Wichelt and Nora Corbett is owned by Hoffman Dist. She just designs for both.

Thank you SO much for this video! I just bought my first Nora Corbett pattern (Mai Soli) last week and I've always wondered about the differences. I'll probably stick to the smaller ones for awhile. lol

I didn't realize there was such a size difference. Wow!! Thanks for the comparison video.

Loved the video Danielle 🙂. I really enjoy learning new things through you.

I am currently looking forward to doing Bluebell by Nora Corbett. I just need to get the pattern which is now the challenge. I have all the floss and fabric ready to go. I love your video's.

Thank you for this, very timely and helpful! I am just getting into mirabilias and I think the comparison is fantastic!

Thank you for this valuable info... I never knew! You do such a great job explaining things!

Thanks for doing a video on the difference between Miras and Nora Corbett patterns. I was wondering about some of the differences you brought up. I would love for you to do other content videos like makeup, nails, etc. Looking forward to your next video!

Thanks for doing this. It's something I've wondered about, and now I know!

I've never done either and have wanted to and thanks for doing that it's help me make a choice to start and work my way up to the bigger one love the out takes your funny but are sometimes to hard on yourself girl keep doing what your doing

Thank you for doing this! Although I have never stitched either a Mirabilia or a Nora Corbett, I've seen so many shown on FT and it is great to hear your thoughts on the differences. Have a good week!

I really like when you do videos like this. While I love seeing progress and haul on flosstube, its nice to have a little variety of something like this thrown in.

Loved the bloopers lolol. You make me smile 😊

Loved this video. It was amazing to see the size difference between a Mirabilia and a Nora Corbett. I find myself drawn to Nora Corbetts more than Mirabilias. It also helps that Nora Corbetts are generally cheaper to kit up than Mirabilias because there are less beads and specialty threads. Seeing your progress on Peony Pixie is what enabled me to buy and start my first Nora Corbett.

Size difference is huge thanks for this

Good info, thanks Cindy

I agree with everything you said about the differences!! :-)

Thanks for explaining this, I appreciate you helping us learn! Ps. Your hair looks great!

Thanks for the great info!

Thanks for another great video !! 😊

Thanks for sharing. I have not done one yet, but if I do I will pick a Nora

I cared hearing the differences :)

Thank you for taking the time to show the differences. It strikes me that the Nora Corbett designs still have as much detail as the MIrabilias. I think Nora can design more series as Nora Corbett (Bewitching Pixies, Flower Fairies, etc.) than as Mirabilia. Are you planning on ordering Lady of Mystery. I thought of you right away with the strong color of the dress and the background. Have a great stitching week! Take care.

Love the Bloopers!!!!!!! :-)

Love them both. Nora rocks🥰

Thanks that will be great ! X

Woow, this was so informative! I was only looking at Mirabilia because of the details you mentioned (like the face etc) but after this video I feel like doin some Nora Corbett ones. I guess that you thought that these differences are obvious as you said that you debated yourself whether to record the video on this. But please do for any topic for the newbies like me! Anyways, Thank you :)

I love your videos and would love to see one about your nails! X

Everyone may know this but Mirabilia was Nora's mother's designs and Nora branched out on her own at some point. Her mother died a few years ago. Don't know when Nora took over the designing. Her mother had MS.

I always find your videos interesting I would never do a Nora Corbett or Mirabila. I can't spell either. Just not my style. They are pretty cool. Thanks

That was an interesting video! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Mermaid you stitched for your husband - absolutely gorgeous! The framing is beautiful too. Also loved your fairy, but I am just infatuated with that Mermaid! I'll have to replay it because I forgot the name already (ugh, stupid pain meds!) but I think you said Pearl in there. Just amazing work Danielle. I'm sure your husband loves that!! Do you have a FAVORITE design by Mirabilia and/or Nora Corbett? How about a favorite MERMAID by either/or design brand? I have Renaissance Mermaid all ready to start here but I'm TRYING to finish at least one wip first. 😕

Hi Danielle. Thanks for the comparison of the two: Mira's and Nora Corbett. I am new to cross stitching and wanted to know your thoughts. Would you suggest a new stitcher to start out with the Nora's before the Mira's? Are Nora's simpler to stitch or is it just the same as the Mira's? Thank you so much for taking the time to do the videos. It is much appreciated.

I wish the chart was easier to SEE. Even when you enlarge it I feel like I will be selling pencils and a dog after you finish one

I care!!!

Thanks for this. I don't stitch either, but have been curious since I hear so much about them on flosstube. I once googled them to try to figure it out for myself, didn't get very far. But thank you for explaining. You would have made a good teacher.