Blog entry

The finches love the sunflowers.  If you look closely, you'll see him.  Every spring I say there's not enough room for sunflowers, but a few plant themselves anyway.  They're great! I really have to plant some on purpose next year.

I've been working on dyeing more silk threads, though it's really too hot for much outdoor activity.

These madder roots were dug up last fall.

 Madder roots

I dug up some of the madder roots that have been creeping toward the neighbor's yard. This part of the patch has been growing for over 10 years. 

These were very easy to chop with the garden clippers. I'll let them dry for a while, but it's hard to wait!

Last year's madder stalks 

The bloodroot has a touch of pink this year

The sweet Service-berry is beginning to glow. In every season it is a beauty.

I desided to take a little break from dyeing silk and linen. The cooler days made me turn to wool for spinning and crocheting. It's hard to decide what to make - scarves, hats, or should I dye enough to crochet a blanket....? I've said it for years, but one of these days, I'm going to try felting.

This rose reminds me of the brick-red madder shade.