The Wild Dyer: A Maker's Guide to Natural Dyes with Beautiful Projects to create and stitch
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. <em>The Wild Dyer</em> demystifies this ecoconscious 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 fifteen exquisite household items, from a drawstring bag to a gardener's smock and a reversible patchwork blanket. <em>The Wild Dyer</em> is a complete guide for both beginners and experienced artists seeking to expand their knowledge of this increasingly popular craft.