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Tag: Phaeolus schweinitzii

The Dyer’s Polypore: A Video Tutorial

My Mom read my previous post and asked me with concern: how is your shoulder? I see her several times … More

dye tutorial, dyers polypore, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed with mushroom, 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

Knit Sweater, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed with mushroom, Phaeolus schweinitzii

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

Crocheted hat, green natural dye, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed with mushroom, Phaeolus schweinitzii, pink, pink natural dye, Pisolithus arhizus, Pisolithus tinctorius, Wool

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

Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed with mushroom, Phaeolus schweinitzii, Silk, Wool, yellow natural dye

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

Crocheted hat, Crocheted scarf, green natural dye, Gymnopilus spectabilis, infinity scarf, mordant, mushroom, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed with mushroom, Phaeolus schweinitzii, yellow natural dye

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

Mushroom-dye, natural dye, Phaeolus schweinitzii

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Yellow onion skins and marigolds are two staples in my collection of #naturaldye materials. If I don’t have enough of one for the vibrant yellow I crave, I toss in a handful of the other to add more color and vibrancy.
This is one of those projects I didn’t mean to start. I’ve been organizing my #naturallydyed yarn, putting skeins that I’m no longer in love with into a separate pile to be overdyed with acid dyes (a new love that I’ve talked a lot about in my stories).
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