Some of you will remember that I attempted TAST a few years ago. I'm delighted to say that it's running again, and started on - Tuesday! :) It's all explained
here. Whether or not you're an embroiderer I thoroughly recommend popping over to
Sharon's wonderful blog
Pintangle , for a visual feast - and lots of interesting articles about creativity.
Oddly enough, this re-run of TAST has come just at a time when I have been focusing on how I use thread - and where I'm going with my embroidery. Plus, my embroidery ladies have been asking about making samplers! There is no such thing as coincidence, eh?
I'll be dipping in and out of the challenge to get inspiration, and stretch myself a bit. The lovely thing about this is that embroiderers at all stages can join in and learn from each other.
Here's my mini project for Week 1, Fly stitch
Embracing the wonkiness as it had to be done free hand - but never mind! I enjoyed being stretched having to focus on a stitch I rarely use. I'd never realised the couching/overlaying possibilities of Fly stitch before - I almost never do borders, but had great fun with the variations. I'm not quite sure what I'll do with any samples, but suspect I'll opt for a book.
Had to add Chinese Knots of course - love them sooooo much.
