The stitch for week 4 of TAST is the Cretan stitch. This was my first time working with this stitch. I struggled a little and needed more practice than the other stitches so far. This is my second attempt at a Cretan sampler. I know that it is not very good but I am glad that I attempted and practiced this stitch.
Top row: closed Cretan stitch and open Cretan stitch
Middle row: overlapped open Cretan stitch and closed Cretan stitch in a curved shape
Bottom row: open Cretan stitch pattern
Eclectic Lamb 
Your stitching is coming right along. You are doing great. Kathy http://kathysnest32.wordpress.com/
You got the hang of the stitch. I don’t think I ever really got it.
Deb
I had difficulties with this stitch too. But your sampler is nice.
This stitch gave me some trouble too! You’re doing fine!
Very nice – you’re doing just great!