Starting the design

Wow, today was slow going and a bit frustrating.  Adding a stick every fourth stick in a row with black fern overlay was tricky.  But the next row is even trickier. Begining to add a design, which means changing overlay color (red woowardia fern and white bear grass), while weaving between to separate the added sticks was challenging for me.  Needless to say, I'm feeling discouraged right now. I reminded myself though, that I have felt like this many times before since I started this basketweaving journey three years ago.  If I just persevere, be patient and breathe, I get past the feeling of discouragement and continue on with my weaving.

Lots of smoke and fire crews along the Klamath River today.