Seaweed and swatches

I went down to the shore today and collected seaweed. Just happened to be at low tide, wearing my muck boots. My hands were very cold dipping into the ocean water, but I didn’t mind. The seagulls were congregating, more or less aware of me.

I also collected some lichens and dead leaves.

Back at home, I dyed some swatches. It is delightful to see the colors, forms, the marks of the thread.