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Dyeing with Mushrooms: The Western Jack o’ Lantern

Last year while my Mom and I were dyeing with Western Jack o’ Lantern mushrooms (Omphalotus olivascens), I persuaded her … More

Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed wool, Omphalotus olivascens

Creative Redoux

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

Crocheted hat, green natural dye, infinity scarf, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, Wool

Gymnopilus Experiment

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

alum mordant, Gymnopilus, iron mordant, kids, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, washing soda, Wool, yellow natural dye

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

New Process, New color: Pisolithus arhizus Dye

Pisolithus arhizus season usually starts sometime in August here in Northern California. Now that September is upon us, my largest … More

brown, Crochet, Crocheted hat, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed with mushroom, Pisolithus arhizus, Pisolithus tinctorius

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

dermocybe, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, naturally dyed with mushroom, pink, red, Wool

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

POOF! Go the Pisolithus

It’s the middle of November and I can’t remember the last time it rained. Ironically, I think it was last … More

kids, mushroom, mushroom hunting, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, Pisolithus arhizus, Pisolithus tinctorius

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

Gymnopilus spectabilis, Mushroom-dye, natural dye, SOMA

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