The Wild Dyer: A Maker's Guide to Natural Dyes with Projects to Create and Stitch Contributor(s): Booth, Abigail (Author) |
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ISBN: 1616898410 ISBN-13: 9781616898410 Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Dye - Crafts & Hobbies | Quilts & Quilting - Crafts & Hobbies | Fiber Arts & Textiles |
Dewey: 667.2 |
LCCN: 2019006453 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.6" W x 9.3" (1.65 lbs) 160 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, and nettles and acorns can produce lovely, ethereal colors and effects. The Wild Dyer demystifies this eco-conscious art, focusing on foraging and growing dying materials; repurposing kitchen trimmings; making and using long-lasting dyes; and creating stitched projects. Workspace setup, equipment, and fabric choices and care are all discussed. Beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions illustrate how to make eight exquisite household items, from a drawstring bag to a gardener's smock and a reversible patchwork blanket. The Wild Dyer is a complete guide for both beginners and experienced artists seeking to expand their knowledge of this increasingly popular craft. |