My Mom read my previous post and asked me with concern: how is your shoulder? I see her several times … More
Tag: Phaeolus schweinitzii
A Year of Recovery: The Story Behind My Baltian Sweater
At the start of 2021, I woke up with a sharp pain in my shoulder. I assumed that dyeing a … 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
Phaeolus schweinitzii, Gold Mushroom Dye
When I think of mushrooms I think rain, dripping forest, moist forest floor. Sadly, that’s the opposite of what happening … More
Marvelous Mushroom Dyes, Part One
A few weeks ago, my Mother (Dorothy Beebee) and I experienced a mushroom dye trifecta: time, mushrooms, and lots of … 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
Myra Made Color 