My progress so far:
I am using DMC floss and 16 ct mocha colored aida. I didn't like the way the colors looked after stitching these, so I've been frogging them out and substituting colors that are a little brighter (you can see there's still two yellows). I still need to change the brown and green, but it's never any fun picking stitches out.
Also pictured is my cup of scraps. Though not actively participating in TUSAL, I have been similarly inspired. It's pretty to look at anyway.
I have come across others stitching this piece as well:
