Natural dyes - Linda Rudkin

This book is part of the popular Textile Handbookseries and is acomplete how-to-do-it guide to obtaining a wide range of colours fromnatural dyes. It is suitable for the beginner as well as for the moreexperienced textile artist. The dyeing can be done in the home or theclassroom with plants from the garden or bought in a local store. It isa comparatively cheap process that will also satisfy the craft person'sdesire to use 'green' methods in their work.

Most books on natural dyes only deal with wool for weaving. This bookwill also cover yarns for embroidery. The book will be filled withstep-by-step sequences, useful tips and the author's own work to show the amazing variety of colours that can beachieved by using natural materials. All in all, this is acomprehensive guide to using natural dyes that will also be aninspiration to all who want to explore the use of these dyes inimaginative ways.