Round Robins and Recipes
As predicted, I finished my square for Leslie’s Lizzie*Kate Seasonal Samplers Round Robin today. If you can believe it, this was my first Lizzie*Kate pattern and I must say that I really enjoyed it.
I am quite happy with the way the overdyes turned out, though I can’t say that I am completely converted just yet. It was a bit of a challenge and took some active thinking on my part to remember to stitch one stitch at a time and I am not sure if I did it the “right” way, but the back looks neat so I don’t think Leslie will complain. 
It feels really good to get this round robin piece done so far ahead of the post date as it will give me one less thing to stress about before I pack my things and fly back to the US.
Though I am still working on my replacement recipe exchange piece, I think I can get it finished this week and then I can stick both the exchange and the robin in one package to send to Christine… Hopefully no one will steal it this time!
And speaking of the recipe exchange, I got a cute little kitchen-themed wall-hanging made by Cari on Friday. She also included a recipe for Lime Pie and a fat-quarter of 32 count Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens. I have to tell you, Lime Pie sure sounds good right now, but I will probably wait to make it until I get back to the US because I have never seen either pre-made graham cracker pie crust or graham crackers so I can make my own here.
I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. 
31 July 2006 at 01:54
It looks so lovely. I know there were times when I forgot to stitch one at a time too.
What a cute exchange from Cari.
31 July 2006 at 04:20
Spring is so cute. Is that a LK boxer jr.? I became hooked on overdyes a few years ago and just love them. They add so much to a piece. However, when I get to use dmc or silks it is kind of a relief becuase I don’t have to finish each stitch.
Ann.
31 July 2006 at 04:59
Spring is adorable. The overdyes really look good.
31 July 2006 at 11:42
Your square on Leslie’s RR is lovely! And Cari’s exchange gift is so pretty and well finished.
I know what you mean about overdyed, the stitching does take longer, but the result is just great.
I still miss some ingredients that I used to find easily in the US when I lived in NC. I mean, some of them are so nifty and really made baking easier!
31 July 2006 at 21:27
Beautiful job on the L-K design! And the wallhanging that you received is really pretty. Key lime pie…. mmmmm…
1 August 2006 at 03:35
are there any shortbread cookies or anything similar (fairly dry and crushable -if that’s a word) around there?
1 August 2006 at 09:09
your first L*K???!! it looks great btw