Coreopsis Solar Dye with Alpaca

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

Dyeing with Washing Soda: Acacia and Oxalis

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

At the end of June, our weather in Northern California went haywire. It stormed on Monday like it would in … More

Mushroom season in California has long passed. I could make dyes using frozen or dried mushrooms, but I like to … More