Gymnopilus Experiment

These Gymnopilus sp. mushrooms sat on my new picnic table (built by my husband) for a few days before I … More

Mushroom Dyed Hats

I’ve injured my wrist – nothing serious, it’s adaptable – but I’m avoiding activities that cause a searing nerve pain … More

An iron mordant is used to “sadden” a natural dye- make it darker or muted. But it’s also used to … More

When I think of mushrooms I think rain, dripping forest, moist forest floor. Sadly, that’s the opposite of what happening … More

Pisolithus arhizus season usually starts sometime in August here in Northern California. Now that September is upon us, my largest … More

My dyer’s garden grew this summer from one coreopsis plant into seven. The more the merrier. My original idea was … More

This is why a dyer should always – ALWAYS – take notes. While sorting through the 10,000 pictures I’ve uploaded … More

Last month, a good friend sent a late-night email asking me if I’d tried using avocado pits for a natural … More

Washing soda is a type of additive. Additives (also called assistants or fixatives) can change the color of the dye … More

I enjoy creating dyes from natural sources because it forces me to slow down and appreciate what’s growing in my … More