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A Flamestitch Finished!

I put the final stitches in A Flamestitch Sampler by Scarlet Letter last night.  This one was a very fun stitch.  I really like how the bottom section turned out even if it does look a little bottom heavy.




Worked on 40-ct Lakeside Pear using the recommended DMC

Now to get back to work on AEDEGNES Sampler of 1746 also by Scarlet Letter.

Happy Stitching....Robert


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natalyK said…
A beautiful and colorful finish!
Congrats
September 8, 2013 at 6:35 PM
Lanie said…
Absolutely beautiful, Robert! Your stitching is perfect.
Congratulations!
September 8, 2013 at 7:01 PM
Lisa V said…
Congratulations on your lovely and colourful finish.
September 8, 2013 at 7:08 PM
P.J. said…
Such beautiful, bold colors. Nicely done.
September 8, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Ann said…
Beautiful! You must be so happy with it!
September 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM
llknbillburg said…
Drop dead gorgeous!! Makes me sad I've put mine away. Laura
September 8, 2013 at 10:30 PM
Christine said…
That is absolutely stunning
September 9, 2013 at 1:42 AM
Anja said…
Dear Robert,
it is so beautiful !
I specially like it BECAUSE it is bottom heavy.
May we all have a look, when it is framed ?

I like all your stitching, but I have a favorite of all your finished works: It is "American Sampler" by Sandy Orton. I love it.

Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland von Anja
September 9, 2013 at 2:47 AM
Chris said…
Beautiful finish Robert! Such wonderful color in this one.
September 9, 2013 at 4:28 AM
Mary said…
Beautiful, Love the lower section. I have trouble stitching black...but it does looks so spectacular. Job well done.
September 9, 2013 at 7:23 AM
Sonia said…
Bellissimo sampler!
September 9, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Chocolates4Breakfast (TerriBoog) said…
Beautiful sampler, Robert! The colors and your stitching are just lovely!
September 9, 2013 at 12:36 PM
Anne said…
Stunning sampler Robert! I just love those bright colours!!
September 9, 2013 at 3:08 PM
Sue said…
It's fantastic, Robert! Great stitching, and the colors are amazing.
September 9, 2013 at 3:55 PM
Margaret said…
I think it's absolutely gorgeous, and not at all bottom heavy. Wonderful finish!!
September 9, 2013 at 4:13 PM
Katrina said…
Really gorgeous, I just love the colors!!!!!!
September 9, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Mollymaja said…
How gorgeous and beautiful!
I love the bottom part and your stitching is, as always best of the best.
Thanks for sharing!
Anette & Skruttan the Cat
September 9, 2013 at 6:37 PM
Jeanne said…
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I was hoping you would post soon...glad to see you back.
September 10, 2013 at 4:43 AM
Bertie said…
A stunning sampler, the colours are striking and love it!!
September 10, 2013 at 11:50 AM
Sharon said…
Absolutely spectacular!!!!! Congrats!!! :)
September 10, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Terri said…
A gorgeous finish! Congrats!!
September 11, 2013 at 1:48 PM
Karoline said…
It's gorgeous, congratulations
September 12, 2013 at 1:36 AM
Giovanna said…
Congrats on the lovely finish.
September 12, 2013 at 10:47 AM
valerie said…
What a beautiful and colorful finish! Amazing!
September 12, 2013 at 5:06 PM
Stitch Wizard said…
Congratulations on such a gorgeous finish!! This sampler is just so so pretty with my favorite colors in it too. You have done such a beautiful job on it and must feel such a sense of accomplishment. My husband Jerry was also in the Navy and he was on a ship in Vietnam. He makes frames and I do the stitching though. :)
September 12, 2013 at 11:29 PM
SamplerNut said…
As usual you have done a beautiful job on this sampler!! Love it and hope my efforts on that one whenever I get to it will be as nice. :)
September 20, 2013 at 1:10 AM
Jannie said…
Hi Robert - new to your blog. Wasn't familiar with Scarlet Letter til this blog. That is phenomenal! May have to do that one! Beautifully done, Sir.
October 27, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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