It’s the middle of November and I can’t remember the last time it rained. Ironically, I think it was last … More
Category: From the Dye Pot
Dyeing with Blackberries
Every summer I pick blackberries from the blackberry bush that owns a corner of my backyard. We’ll eat some immediately … More
Coreopsis Solar Dye
At the end of June, our weather in Northern California went haywire. It stormed on Monday like it would in … More
Coreopsis Dyes
Mushroom season in California has long passed. I could make dyes using frozen or dried mushrooms, but I like to … More
Creating Yellow and Green with Gymnopilus spectabilis
While cleaning up from the workshop at SOMA Camp, I convinced my Mom to haul a large of pot of … More
Dyeing from the Daughter’s Perspective
The Sonoma County Mycological Association (SOMA) hosts SOMA Camp, a yearly gathering in Northern California for wild mushroom enthusiasts. It’s … More
Phaeolus, My Old Friend
Phaeolus schweinitzii, the “dyer’s polypore,” creates a gorgeous range of yellow dyes – from brilliant butter to golden amber. It … More
Little Brown Mushroom: Pisolithus tinctorius
My dog Marlowe and I take our morning walk along a seasonal creek in my neighborhood. It’s a favorite place … More
My Mushroom-Dye and Crochet Obsession
I love multitasking. It’s my children’s fault. Before kids, I had mastered laying on the couch to a science; I … More
Myra Made Color 