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Just a quick post to show a couple of finishes.  First up is Heavenly Paradise from C Street Sampler Works and Matilda Driver from The Heart's Content. These were both completed in Mid 2013 but never got around to posting pictures.



Both of these ares stitched on 32-ct linen using the recommended threads. I started the Matilda Driver a long time ago.  It is suppose to be finished over 1 but I stitched mine over two.

Next up is my finish of Mary's Sampler II from Plum Street Samplers.   This was stitched on a scrap piece of 35-ct linen using the recommended threads. Now to finish it into a small cushion for Christmas 2014.


My new obsession is the 52/60-ct Lakeside Uneven weave linen and Gloriana Tudor Silks.  This is the second piece that I have stitched using this linen and silk.  Here is my version of The Crown Sampler from Plum Street Samplers. I personalized this on the bottom with the month completed, my initials, and year.


I have two other finishes but need to take the photos before I can post.

Happy Stitching...
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Mary said…
Beautiful finishes, and I know it is past the acceptable time limit ( according to Seinfeld) But Happy New Year..
February 5, 2014 at 2:53 PM
Melissa said…
Beautiful pieces of stitching!
February 5, 2014 at 2:58 PM
Margaret said…
I love all your finishes! Beautiful work as always. I love the 50/62 linen too!
February 5, 2014 at 5:48 PM
valerie said…
Wonderful finishes! Your Crown Sampler looks amazing! Love the personalization on it.
February 5, 2014 at 6:19 PM
Loraine said…
I love your finishes as well. Holy Moly I don't know if I could see the 50/62 linen! That sounds like torture.
Your little Plum Street piece is a beauty! Congrats on finishing them up!
February 5, 2014 at 6:19 PM
Laura said…
Glad to see you posting again - your stitching is absolutely wonderful! Did you stitch over one or two on the 52/60 count?
February 5, 2014 at 7:32 PM
Chris said…
Gorgeous finishes!!
February 5, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Ann at Beadlework. said…
You always produce the loveliest work, I am so impressed with your ability to complete so many samplers. I can't cope with anything above 32 count so I am very, very impressed.
February 6, 2014 at 1:31 AM
Kevin said…
You sure do beautiful work, Robert. I really love your Crown Sampler with the Tudor silks and the high count linen. May have to give that a try myself. Keep up the great work.
February 6, 2014 at 7:47 AM
Heritage Hall said…
Bless your eyes~ 52-60 ct.????
But what an exquisite finish...
you must be proud.
February 6, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Catherine said…
Beautiful finishes!!
February 6, 2014 at 11:50 AM
dixiesamplar said…
Stunning work Robert!
February 6, 2014 at 2:01 PM
Giovanna said…
Great finishes, congratulations!
February 7, 2014 at 6:58 AM
Jan said…
Quite an accomplishment! I taught my son to cross stitch when he was in middle school but with 3 children now he hardly has time to stitch. He plans to teach his sons to stitch so the tradition will be carried on in our family. Congratulations on your most recent work - beautiful!
February 9, 2014 at 11:47 AM
Mollymaja said…
As always, beautiful stitching!
Thank You for sharing these lovely projects.
Take Care and keep up the good work!
February 9, 2014 at 4:34 PM
Louise said…
c'est particulièrement beau !
February 10, 2014 at 5:39 AM
Karoline said…
Beautiful finishes, congratulations
February 11, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Jeanne said…
Beautiful finishes...absolutely LOVE the crown sampler. I've started it too...but using the recommended threads...wish I had used the silks you did.
February 12, 2014 at 2:21 PM
Patti-Rocky Mtn Stitcher said…
Jealous!! I adore these. I am doing a bunch of little SB easter/spring designs and now Im dying to get back to samplers. They are wonderful!
March 18, 2014 at 12:28 PM
Patti-Rocky Mtn Stitcher said…
The Crown sampler is just fantastic. Paula came to our guild in April and was wonderful. We are stitching this for our annual project and hope mine turns out as lovely.
March 18, 2014 at 12:29 PM
Ali said…
I've just discovered your blog and I just had to post how much I love your piece stitched on the high count linen, I may have to add this to my ever increasing pile of to stitch one day!
April 29, 2014 at 1:52 AM
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