I collect oak galls every fall after the wasps, which look more like amber-colored flies, hatch out of them. Oak galls are extremely high in tannins and, when combined with iron, turn lovely shades of gray.

COLORS IN COLLECTION

• Night Sky - Oak Galls + Iron

• Fog - Oak Galls + Iron

• Chocolate Cherry - California Black Walnut + Madder

• Pale Loquat

Naturally dyed embroidery thread made by hand in Sonoma County, California. Honey Folk thread is hand-dyed from a combination of ethically sourced and sustainably wild harvested botanical materials such as flowers, herbs, weeds, fallen leaves, pruned branches, berries & such. This thread is a lovely choice for visible mending (like sashiko), hand-embroidery, cross stitch, tassels, pom-pons, gift wrapping, & more! Uneven coloring & gentle fading is just one of the magickal characteristics of botanical dyes.

• 100% Cotton

• 12 yards /skein

• Embroidery thread thickness equivalent to 3 strands DMC #25

• It's best to store naturally dyed thread out of constant direct sunlight as fading may occur.

• Care for garments or linens after mending: When needed hand or machine wash gently in cold water. Hang to dry out of direct sunlight. Use a PH neutral soap. Excess dye residue may occur.