Round Robin

Join a RR

Now you know what a RR is, but what are your responsibilities if you join one ?

Each stitcher must:

• Notify the Leader :

  • at the beginning of the RR:

    • if you prefer (or dislike ...) to stitch on Aïda, or linen, or evenweave , or other fabric ... say it.

    • when you've chosen your theme, say it too : it will help the other stitchers to get a head start and to find the charts before they have to stitch on your sampler .

  • during the RR :

    • if you move or change job (and if this affects mail or e-mail address ) your Leader need this information as soon as possible .

    • if you want to pull out of the group for whatever reason (temporarily or definitely), it's best notify your leader as early as possible, so (s)he can find a replacement as soon as possible .
      

• Accept to pay for:

  • stitching supplies: you will buy all material for your own sampler .Usually each stitcher will provide appropriate thread for the sampler they stitch on each month but if you wish to use specific or speciality threads or beads, it may be advisable to buy these and circulate them with your sampler.

  • price of postage each month : you must be prepared to post out of your own country . If you feel that this may cause a problem, say it to your Leader who, perhaps , can accordingly adjust the rotation .

• Stitch ...

• Respect the time allowed to mail each sampler .

• Notify  when you send and when you receive each sampler .

• If you wish, after finishing/framing your sampler, you may like to send photographs to the others in the group (but it's not an obligation).

• It would be so nice to send it to AccroStitch too !

Some practicalities:

• Preparing to stitch
  Follow your leader's advice.
  Your fabric must be large enough to allow space for all the stitchers !
  To keep fabric from fraying, it should be overlocked or zig-zag stitched .
  Measure 2 inches (or 4 if using a frame) from top , bottom, left and right side, according to the destination of your sampler (patchwork...).

• Packaging the samplers :
  If you wish to use specific threads or beads it may be advisable to buy these and circulate them with your sampler . If you do so, please include sufficient quantities with any appropriate instructions ; not everyone has easy access to good needlework suppliers !
  Put your sampler in a plastic bag before mailing ( Zip Lock type bags are good ). You should have your name and complete address on this bag ( you can also stitch your name and address on your sampler). The "bubble wrap" envelopes usually hold up fairly well with repeated mailings and they are light weight for sending airmail .
  Remember too, that you will need a green customs form if you are mailing to another country.
  Don't forget to enclose with your sampler a letter with your name and address . It should include any special instructions and/or threads , beads ... You may wish for everyone to sign their stitched segment with their name, or initials, or date ...If so, mention this in your letter (and remember to allow enough space for this when you prepare your fabric ).

• Mailing the samplers :
  Then, you will post your sampler to the next person on the list (that you received from your leader).
  Now you can notify  that you sent a sampler. Notify too, when you receive the next sampler.
  That way, the leader and the owner of each sampler knows exactly where her own sampler is located !

Special thanks to Rosemary Powell who inspired me to translate the french version of Accrostitch to English
( a difficult exercise for me ...)