Swatching for greatness!

I am swatching for this summer sweater.  This is some linen from stash and the pattern is one I have wanted to knit for a long time.  The new Knitscene has a wonderful article on swatching and I am going to follow every step.  I usually do a swatch and wash and block it before starting the project.  This time I am going to do before and after blocking measurements and pay close attention to row gauge.  Tomorrow more pics of swatching, measuring and blocking.  Exciting stuff huh?