Spring Yellow with Acacia Flowers

Raising boys into men isn’t easy. Expectations from them, their expectations of me, setting boundaries, upholding them against young stubbornness … More

Creative Redoux

Hello again. Things have a changed a bit around here- in real life and cyber life. First — I let … More

Gymnopilus Experiment

These Gymnopilus sp. mushrooms sat on my new picnic table (built by my husband) for a few days before I … 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 2

This is why a dyer should always – ALWAYS – take notes. While sorting through the 10,000 pictures I’ve uploaded … More

Natural Dye: Avocado

Last month, a good friend sent a late-night email asking me if I’d tried using avocado pits for a natural … More

An Ode to Oxalis

I enjoy creating dyes from natural sources because it forces me to slow down and appreciate what’s growing  in my … More

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 Dyes

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