Thanks guys! Let’s see…for August how about A New Kind of Stitch. I always use the same stitch and it would be fun to try out some new ones. It can be anything from a stitch sampler to just a small piece with a new to you kind of stitch.
Here is an example of a stitch sampler
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A stitch doodle??? These are my very favorite. 
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Great idea! I tend to use the same stitches over and over, it would be good to try new ones.
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Great theme! I always end up doing the same stitches as well. I learned so many stitches in needlework class in school and I always use the same 5.
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This looks like a good resource
did someone post a clickable index of stitches a while ago? from the Embroiderers Guild or something?
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Great idea! I’ve always wanted to make a modern version of the traditional sampler. @calluna did an amazing one that is just wow. Take more than a month tho…
There are lots of neat ideas out there. Squares, hexies, lines, filled shapes, surrounding negative space, etc. Here are a couple cute hoops:
The review says this pre-printed colour wheel sampler isn’t on great fabric but a DIY version would be easy enough.
Here’s an adorable free pattern.
This one is also incredibly cute, it’s not free tho.
Take a Stitch Tuesday TAST is an incredible free online stitch resource.
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Great theme and awesome resources, guys!! I’ve updated the first post. 
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My brain is brewing with ideas!
this has some fun stitches new to me; I plan to use at least two!
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May I present my first entry into the stitch along 
I call it, Blueberry Boro
This is my first time creating a slow stitched piece. I wanted to add a lot more detail, but then I kind of liked the minimalist look. It’s 6 inches long and just over 4 inches wide, so I could always trim it to be a 4x6 artwork 
The fabrics are scraps I got for free from a fancy fabric shop, linens with a wool felt base. The beads, which are very realistic seeds of some sort I think, I got in a mixed lot from the op shop, and the Perle 8 cotton I used I got second hand from Facebook. Oh, and I even got the needles from the op shop in this big mixed bag of vintage ones … which was really handy as I actually used a few different types in the process.
I’m not sure if the white stitch has a name, but I made it to replicate the boomerang shapes on the grey fabric. I used a stab stitch to do the yellow ‘Boro’ style stitching.
I really enjoyed making this piece I can see many more slow stitched pieces in my future
But also this because I can’t decide which direction I love best
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For once I can participate too! 
I had something in mind to try for this month, but havent gotten to it yet. But I did stitch a little wall hanging for my brother, as a birthday gift. And that was new to me. I have used wool as fabric, and both Perle 8 Cotton and mouline yarn to embroider, as I dont have much wool yarn.
My brother (who turned 35) collects crocodiles/alligators so I draw a picture and turned it into something I could embroider. So I have used the application technique. Im pretty pleased with how it turned out. He looks so happy, my crocodile.
I know it could fit into a childs room, but I know he will appreciate it and just be happy with a silly croc.
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So cute! I love how the balloons wrap around his tail
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Awesome stitching!!
@PrincessP - I love the boomerang fabric and the way the stitching mirrors the pattern. And the yellow on yellow. I think I like the vertical orientation better…but they are both great!
@skrutt - how adorable! I love that you drew the croc and then stitched it. I think the border is my favorite detail. It’s like rick rack but in stitches! I’m sure your brother will love it.
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Oh my gosh! I completely love it!!
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Wow, great stitches!
@skrutt, what a cool crocagator! love the party hat.
@princessp, lovely textures. I think the white stitch could be called flystitch.
@mellybelly81, g’day, mate! It’s the Sydney Opera House! beautiful color blending.
I’ve got my outline traced, I’m practicing my new stitches, and I got an audio book from the library to keep me company…
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Got it done!
I finally tried silk ribbon embroidery and the Mountmellick stitch.
more words at Silk flower skeleton
The backs of my embroideries are usually quite messy. This one is a nightmare.
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That’s fabulous! What wonderful expression in that skelly!
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This is cool! I love the ribbon.
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ohh–very nice! I have always wanted to try ribbon embroidery! Love it!
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