Yes, @TangledBloke, the stitching is called Sashiko (don't attempt to eat as you would Sashimi  ) and is simply running stitches. Ideally stitches are supposed to be double the length of the gaps but there are no stitching police on this forum as Acorn has all such unwelcome types permanently locked in her field shelter 

I made a small bag covered in such stitching - some of it quite wobbly but the sheer amount makes sure you don't notice!

Welcome @TangledBloke.

I too would like to know about gsm I only know it in terms of duplicating paper; with fabrics I'm used to going somewhere to have a feel    which makes buying online more difficult for me.

Perhaps you've heard of the Japanese technique of mending and beautifying at the same time, known as Boro which uses Sashiko stitching. The exact opposite of 'invisible mending'.

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There's also Kantha which is a similar Indian technique. @Lowena knows about that.

Any'ow, ask away, we love enabling and no question is too daft.

New windows are fab @SewRuthieSews .  They made such a huge difference here.

Well done on working that out @Bodgeitandscarper !

I've been in my SR sorting out knitting stuff and pruning my knitting needle collection. It was lovely in there as the afternoon sun shines in the side window then progresses round to the end window. Being a small room it warms up nicely.

Perhaps, if I say it publicly, it has a chance of happening   

I have 4 dining room chairs that need tlc. The wood needs attention and seat padding and covering replaced. I have had the fabric for over 2 years, I thnk!

May I apologise for the delay in posting the voting thread.

There are 14 entries which is great  but it's taking longer than I thought to post them all. I intended to start assembling yesterday but a day out to Hereford put paid to that - I even dozed off during The Apprentice such was the strain on the credit card!

I shall be assembling the voting thread today so thanks to all who entered.
Laters, dahlings...