#a fair return

[sits-bound]

Bound: A Fair Return by thingswithwings

I wanted to bind a fic for a friend, and I decided on this iconic Schitt's Creek fic that was the first podfic they recorded. It is also my longest bind so far, and maybe as long as I'd put in one volume? I don't think it's too unwieldy, though.

Everything was going smoothly - almost too smoothly - when I got impatient and ironed on the vinyl before the glue was completely dry. I suspect that's why the original cover (in "Patrick Brewer button up shirt blue", thank you very much) got all splotchy. Or maybe the fabric was too thin. I dunno.

So I decided to remake the cover in "Patrick Brewer's tight jeans denim" instead. And I think it all worked out for the best. I adore how it looks.

And the holographic HTV? I love how it changes color depending on the light and it behaved quite nicely for me. (Again, patience is key with HTV.)

Gold? Blue? Copper? Depends on the light!

The text block didn't give me nearly as many problems. It all went together smoothly, whew! And my new sewing frame did help when it came to stitching this behemoth together.

Fonts used: Body: Vendetta OT Chapter headings: Didot LT Pro (IYKYK) Title: Gazzetta

Final details... (endpapers came from the Craft Consortium Ink Drops-Ocean pad.)

Incidentally, this is the third gift bind I've made, but due to various factors, sometimes involving the USPS and keeping a package in Miami for TWO WEEKS, this is the first one to make it to its recipient. I am so excited to share the other two!

[arabella-strange]

“A Fair Return” by thingswithwings (fic: David/Patrick)

jfc the love and depth of care and respect for both Ray and Ronnie in this fic is slowly charring my bones

[sassyll2l]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Um I think maybe everyone who cares about Schitt's Creek has already gone ahead and read this? But in case you've been putting it off because you're hesitant to jump into TWO HUNDRED AND THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND WORDS of fic with a poem for a summary, let me just assure you that it is 100% worth it.

This is the story of Patrick leaving his home town. The story of all those background actors on the baseball team and at Patrick's surprise party. The story of why there's no homophobia in Schitt's Creek. A story where Ray and Ronnie get to be whole people. A story about *Patrick* being the one who feels safe and supported enough to grow. Because we know all about the Roses, but this is about Patrick.

I *highly* suggest you jump in if you haven't.

(Also if you hate Roland I have good news for you about this fic.)