I collected this Mountain Ash bark, Eucalyptus Regnans before work this morning returning from my morning walk. Some of the pieces are 4-5m long, but they fold and bend easily to a large, not too heavy bundle.

A beautiful early summer day spent with friends, laughter, and a small indigo vat led to creative experiments with shibori, resist dyeing, and hand-spun wool skeins layered with natural plant dyes. From linen destined to become a dress to yarns dyed in stunning greens, our dyeing day was filled with discovery and inspiration. Stay tuned as we explore botanical colour layering and future projects using local indigenous plants.

I spent the final day of the year surrounded by nature and creativity: walking in the forest, spinning wool, and dyeing it with bark collected from Mountain Ash trees near home. From gathering bark ribbons to creating a rich, eucalyptus-scented dye, the day was a perfect blend of craft and connection to the landscape.