Trying Something New

I think every crafter comes to the point where they are quite comfortable making different variations on the same old thing.  I have arrived.  So, I've decided to try something new.  I found a wonderful tutorial for sketchy applique stitching at Bloomin' Workshop, and I realized that it's time to branch out.  This could be an absolute disaster, but it could also be fun.  So, here goes nothing!  Have you tried anything new lately?