Where Art and Nature Blossom
The Shire
My backyard native plant habitat supports local fauna and flora and supplies natural plant dyes for spun wool, fiber for weaving, and herbs for soothing salves. Check in for what is available and for insights on environmental restoration.
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Wool dyed using oak pollen catkins and spun into yarn on an electric spinning wheel
Small batch wool dyed in natural plant dyes and spun into yarn at The Shire
Wool dyed with greater celandine plant
Wool dyed & spun. Left curly dock, middle pokeweed using pickling method, right rose petals.
An assortment of hand spun wool dyed with natural plant pigments, including oak pollen, celandine, onion skin, curly dock, roses, and other flora.
Pokeweed ink
Magic fading pokeweed ink
Art and Design Unique Table Tops & Altars
Table tops, including magical tables, are way to make digital art functional and create conversational pieces for your home. Inquire about commissions for table tops and table top altar platforms.