Embroidery sampler idea

Found this great free-form embroidery sampler by Disobedient Child on Flickr.  Much more interesting than doing lines of stitches.  I really should do more practice work - I have pretty much jumped straight into doing projects on my Teach Yourself Embroidery Quest.  Another inspiration.

WIP Embroidery sampler | Flickr - Photo Sharing!.

Awe-inspiring

A totally mind-blowing work by someone who I only know as "ohyeth2008" on Flickr.  It's pieces like this that spur me on.  One day I can be this good.  Please?