"It's a String Thing" #157

It is Tuesday, your good news day!

Today marks the beginning of our fourth year of tangling strings together.  Aren't you newly energized and inspired after yesterday's gallery of birthday tiles?

Speaking of inspiring, Lynn Mead, CZT posted a new pattern on her blog A Tangler's Mind.  Lynn explains that she named her new creation ABEKO as it is a blend of Abundies, Eke, and Echoism. (Its initial lines remind me of Jem Miller's Kitl as well.) 

The variations that Lynn provides are enough to keep a tangler happy for days, so let's spend some time this week getting to know Abeko.

We begin with this string ~

IAST #157 by Adele Bruno, CZT

I designed this string to be very flexible.  You may close the spiral, draw it as a circle, whatever inspires you.

We will create a duotangle with ~

   

Abeko  by Lynn Mead, CZT

Phroz by Lynn Mead, CZT

Step outs for the tangles can be found by clicking on their names above.

For the latest news in the Zentangle world, check out CZT Genevieve Crabe's 

Tangle Harmony by Amaryllis Creations.  Every Friday she posts links to new tangles, tutorials, challenges, etc.

Simply pencil the string line onto your tile and tangle away! 

Here are the (Not so) Official Guidelines: 
* Challenges are posted on Tuesdays.
*Use the string posted for the week and patterns that begin or contain the letter(s) indicated
* Submit a photo of your tile saved as jpg or scan your tile (300 dpi or higher) and save as a jpg
*Email your jpg file as an attachment to - brunoadelem@gmail.com
*Entries are to be submitted by Saturday evenings.
*Photos and 'Best of Show' are posted on Mondays. 

Send in your photos - you will encourage and inspire fellow Zentangle® enthusiasts all over the world.  WHEN YOU SIGN YOUR NAME, PLEASE INCLUDE WHERE YOU LIVE.  
FOR EXAMPLE:   ADELE BRUNO (FLORIDA)

PLEASE NOTE: It is not necessary for you to have a blog or website to participate. 
In order to eligible for the drawing, you must send in your completed tile.

If you do have a blog or website, I will add a link upon request. 
Please include the site specific URL. 

I look forward to your emails.
HAVE FUN!