I just completed this item before ringing in the new year. Im happy becuase Its probably the best item I have made so far. However, I'm having trouble getting a nice clean and defined stamp impression. I'm using wickett and Craig leather, a brass stamp heated with a heat gun then positioned under an arbor press.
I actually used wuta thread on this not Lin cable
@Dave Magic Great to see that your 20hr time investment is paying off on the stitching!
A closer shot of the impression and a picture of your stamp would help in formulating some advice, it looks fine from a distance to be honest.
Are you stamping upon completion or before you attach the front card pocket?