At Long Last

I finally have a finish!  Here is Susan Rambo in all her wrinkled glory.  I stitched it on a vintage 36 count fabric that is close in color to the amber/toasted almond Wichelt fabric called for in the SANQ chart.  The fibers are Needlepoint Inc silks.  I love the colors and this is my all-time favorite sampler.






Comments

  1. GillieJanuary 13, 2016 at 6:38 AM

    Oh well done, looks beautiful. Just gave up on a Kristin Hannah, unusually, mostly like her books, winter garden. Just didn't care enough.

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  2. Robin in VirginiaJanuary 13, 2016 at 6:42 AM

    Congratulations on your sampler finish! She looks fabulous.

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  3. Heritage HallJanuary 13, 2016 at 11:28 AM

    Brava! Simply beautiful.....

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  4. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)January 13, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful finish! She is one of my favorites and I thought she took FOREVER to stitch. Can't wait to see how you frame her!

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  5. woolwomanJanuary 13, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    YEAH - way to go Susan ! lovely finish. I am so glad I got to see this in person - it is lovely - can't wait to see the framing you choose. Enjoy! Mel

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  6. chickenchupacabraJanuary 14, 2016 at 4:18 AM

    Beautiful!!!

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  7. CarolineJanuary 14, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    It's fantastic!!!

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  8. ShebafudgeJanuary 15, 2016 at 2:40 AM

    Wow! That looks amazing - congratulations on the wonderful finish!

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  9. MargaretJanuary 16, 2016 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful job! She has always been one of my favorites.

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  10. Jackie's StitchesJanuary 17, 2016 at 5:38 PM

    Congratulations on your beautiful Susan Rambo finish! She's one I've always had my eye on too. What's next?! :)

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  11. KarolineFebruary 21, 2016 at 8:00 AM

    Susan is gorgeous, congratulations

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  12. MysteryKnitterJune 28, 2016 at 1:51 PM

    Congrats! You tamed it, just like I knew you would.

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