Born to Dye: An Introduction to Natural Dyeing by Hemma Textiles

Gorgeously illustrated, this expert guide to natural dyeing will get you started dyeing and continue to assist you as you expand your palette and perfect your technique. My friend Eli of Hemma Textiles has pulled together his recipe box of dyes from his own professional work as a hand weaver, sharing his tips, tricks, and extensive experience dyeing yarn (silk is his specialty) in jewel box colors. Although Eli grows most of his dyestuff in his dye garden (indigo is a favorite), he also shares his sources for natural dye materials and walks you through the process of setting up a dye kitchen. Eli, an artist from a family of professional chemists, delivers a scientific approach to the creative expression of color. His instructions are clear, his approach parsimonious: let your dye practice begin!

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