This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a botanical journey
through the year, showing you how to create colorful and environmentally
friendly plant dyes.
This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a botanical journey
through the year, showing you how to create colorful and environmentally
friendly plant dyes. You'll learn sustainable methods of growing and
harvesting plants; the tools and techniques required to extract dye;
which fabrics and yarns to choose; and the simple method of using soy
milk as a fixative, to ensure rich and long-lasting colors.
The book includes easy-to-follow tutorials explaining how to make four
stunning pieces using seasonal plant dyes: a linen cushion cover,
embroidered picnic blanket, hot water bottle cozy, and quilt.