I seem to be dying to dye . . .

and find myself taking new (to me) library books out, and researching new dyestuffs (again, to me) like lichens . . .

Here's a site I found that needs further digesting (once again, by me):

Orchil, the poor person's purple

by Chris Laning

If anyone has any experience with Orchil, I would love to hear from you.

And, here's one on Bloodroot . .

Empowering Basket Makers to Grow Their Own Bloodroot for Dye

Picking new dye jobs

End of July -- dye pot time

First, have to try not to blow a fuse when turning on the hot plates. This is a new location -- a Victorian with lots of charm and am hoping to work on the grand front porch, just where the new gallery and studio entrance will be. Launching WalkingWool Studio & Gallery 'softly' in August, then hoping for a bigger splash this fall.   More later ...