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