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

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

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

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

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

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