Dye-ing to Begin

This was the first experiment. I've already changed it but you get the idea.

It's been a busy couple of days.  I have two new rugs underway, one of which is still in the "highly experimental" stage and may end up as something totally different.
My kitchen table is swimming in pieces of wool cloth in a variety of colors under consideration. 

Partial result of yesterday's dyeing. (I dyed a lot more of the fabric, but have already used some of it). At the top of the photo, I've included some previously cut, already-dyed wool that I overdyed yesterday. Much of that won't be used for this project. Only the fabric at the bottom will get used. The original undyed wool fabric is at the very bottom for contrast.

Experimenting continues. Both of these squares have already been changed and no longer look this way.

The start of any creative project requires something called Beginner's Mind, or Don't-Know Mind, which is also an ideal state for meditation.  Since every meditation is different, using Don't-Know Mind is the best way to approach each one. 

Just as with wool work, holding expectations at bay until I find out how things actually look and what actually comes up in this moment always works best for me.  I learn this lesson repeatedly.  Next time you see rug photos, the work will look different.  Next time I meditate will be different as well.

Below is a new frame I was lucky enough to have delivered today.  It turns so easily.  As I said, I have two rugs underway right now.  The one above is traditionally hooked and the one below is punch hooked.

                                       Frame is available from Notforgotten Farm.

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Punch hooking with the Oxford Punch Needle. Rolling along!