Miscellaneous Monday
17 July 2006 19:26 round robins, exchanges, & gifts, stitch-a-thon, wips
To the left you can see my July Stitch-A-Thon progress. Though I didn’t start on Mary’s ruffle, I did manage to finish her skirt, so I am going count this month’s stitch-a-thon as a success. It won’t be long before I am happy dancing now!
Yesterday after I finished my SAT I also found the time to get a good start on my square for Leslie’s RR. Leslie has chosen Lizzie*Kate’s Seasonal Samplers from the Snippet Collection for her theme and I have chosen to stitch my favorite season of spring for her. (Big surprise that I chose spring, huh? 
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Leslie was kind enough to include the GAST threads that these patterns call for and after working with them a bit, I am seriously considering changing the not-so-positive review I gave concerning over-dyed threads a couple of months ago. The GAST threads seem to be softer to the touch than the WDW that I used and at a glance I think they have a more pronounced variegation. In fact, though I have not yet stitched too much on my square I can already see the subtle differences in color from one stitch to the next. Hmm… Maybe there is hope for a relationship between me and over-dyed threads after all.
In other news, the deadlines for first two exchanges over at The Robin’s Nest have passed and already today the first exchange has been received! Su received a lovely flat-fold from Nicki for the Summer Exchange. The Summer Exchange and the Recipe Exchange may be closed, but we still have lots of exchanges planned and I still have room on the board, so if you are interested in doing some exchange with us, drop me a line.
17 July 2006 at 20:58
Renee, I was thinking of posting on my own blog the trouble I have been having stitching with WDW thread and then I read yours and saw you were having the same problem. GAST is better but I find both of them tangle up and knot way too much. Plus, WDW feels rougher or something. I have been using Crescent Colors a lot more lately and those are wonderful. They barely tangle or knot and are very soft and just nice to work with. Ann.
18 July 2006 at 01:44
I am glad to hear that you are having a better time with the GAST threads this time around. I can’t wait to see your progress on the spring house:)
Mary looks lovely. She has such a beautiful red dress!
18 July 2006 at 18:10
You’ve really made progress! I’m sure Mary is happy that she no longer has that annoying draft any more, also! ;O)
19 July 2006 at 14:00
Your WIP looks great! I really enjoy stitching with GAST threads. I’m glad you are having a better experience with them this time around.