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Frances Pool and a Gift for a Friend

Just a quick post to show you two recent finishes.

The first is Frances Pool 1832 by With Thy Needle and Thread.
 



Frances Pool 1832 by With Thy Needle and Thread/Country Stitches
Worked on 36-ct R&R Linen using recommended Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works threads.

The second one is a gift for a friend who lost there son in October 2011. Adam was a big fan of Bob Dylan's poetry and music.  So when I saw this small sampler I knew right away that I needed to stitch it in memory of Adam. So here are a couple of pictures before I take it to the framer.



Stars & Diamonds by Heartstring Samplery
Worked on 40-ct Lakeside Lentil using recommended Gentle Arts Sampler Threads

Happy Stitchin...

Robert
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Love to Stitch said…
Both great finishes. I have FP kitted up and ready to go. What a great gift for your friend- they will treasure it always.
September 23, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Melissa said…
Ah, Robert, every time I come here I just want to stitch what you have stitched.

Frances Poole? I wanted to ignore her but now...hard to!

Stars & Diamonds - I've never seen this before. It's a lovely gift for your friend.

In short - beautiful stitching as always!
September 23, 2013 at 1:23 PM
Ann at Beadlework. said…
You have an eye for choosing the most beautiful designs to stitch and then you stitch them to perfection. What a truly lovely gift to stitch.
September 23, 2013 at 4:33 PM
SamplerNut said…
Oh Robert....Frances is just beautiful. I love this sampler. Guess it will have to be on my list after the Pink Sparrow Sampler. What a lovely gift to give to your friend!! I know it will be gratefully received.
September 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Margaret said…
Both are beautiful. The sampler for your friend will be treasured for sure.
September 23, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Anna van Schurman said…
What a nice thing to make for your friends. Lovely.
September 23, 2013 at 7:59 PM
Lizzy Pizzy said…
Both gorgeous samplers. Thanks for sharing your finishes - always very inspirational. Lovely idea with the Heartstrings Samplery piece,
Liz x
September 23, 2013 at 11:43 PM
Christine said…
They are both beautiful
September 24, 2013 at 1:17 AM
Chris said…
What gorgeous finishes! Such a lovely sampler for your friend.
September 24, 2013 at 4:40 AM
Vonna Pfeiffer said…
Both stunning, gorgeous finishes. Frances Poole...I love that sampler..and have recently ordered for myself. And the memorial sampler, perfect.
September 24, 2013 at 5:22 AM
Lanie said…
As always, Robert, wonderful pieces with perfect stitching.
Frances Pool is just lovely ... I love the colors. And Stars and Diamonds is such a touching piece for your friend.
September 24, 2013 at 6:30 AM
Katrina said…
Both finishes are so sweet,and what a nice thing to do for your friend.

Hope you are feeling great!!!!!
September 24, 2013 at 8:15 AM
Sonia said…
bellissimi, complimenti!
September 24, 2013 at 9:38 AM
Glenna said…
So lovely, both of them, but especially the gift. Love the verse.
September 24, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Blu said…
Lovely finishes!
September 24, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Shebafudge said…
Both lovely - congratulations!
September 24, 2013 at 1:22 PM
dixiesamplar said…
Wow, they are both beautiful, Robert! And the memorial sampler is very touching...so sorry for their loss.
September 24, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Deborah said…
Beautiful finishes.
September 24, 2013 at 4:14 PM
Catherine said…
Beautiful finishes and what a lovely gift for your friends...
September 24, 2013 at 7:11 PM
Karoline said…
Two gorgeous finishes, congratulations
September 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Sharon said…
Two amazing looking finishes. Congrats!
September 28, 2013 at 4:56 PM
Scattered Threads said…
I was out searching on google and just found your blog. Your work is magnifique!!! Hope your health is better.
Blessings,
Jackie:)
October 9, 2013 at 6:37 AM
Dona said…
Your Frances Poole is lovely! What a thoughtful design to stitch for your friend. It's such a sweet design.
October 14, 2013 at 12:48 PM
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