Natural Dyeing with Plants: Glorious Colors from Roots, Leaves & Flowers

Lovely illustrations of completed dye sampling - BUT you should be aware the authors focus on dyeing protein fibers (wool and silk), some limited mention of cellulose fibers (cotton, linen and hemp but not a focus of the book). Nice history of central European natural dyeing, and focus is on the dye materials that were used/grown (with addition of some things like pokeberry native to the US). Lots of illustration of use of iron as a color modifier.

This book is just what I needed. I needed something that had pictures and was really easy to read. I am new to dying wool even though I have been spinning and knitting. This satisfied me so much to see the how to and pictures of what the yarn looks like each step. Thanks

Good information and advice!!

Fast Shipping! Great little book for dyeing naturally. Lots of good information

Got this from NetGalley to review, and now, all I want to do is go hang out in the forest and collect plants to dye stuff with. No, really.Some of the dyestuff mentioned, I already knew about, but this book goes way beyond just the basics. Horsetail and madder and indigo and just about every common wildflower -- it's a staggering amount of information, clearly and accessibly presented.Moreover, and one of the things I like best, the authors also present some traditional herbalism-related uses for each of the plants, so you're learning more than just how to make fibers pretty.Clear examples of the results of each dye material are shown, under a variety of conditions, on both wool and silk. (Which are sometimes miles apart in finished results, which I wouldn't have guessed before this.) I'm probably going to want to pick up a physical copy of this thing, just so I can reference back to the examples when I decide to get dyeing.The end of the book is all about ways to use your newfound dye mastery. There are projects and brief primers for several activities such as spinning or wet felting, with just enough information to let you try things without going too in-depth -- it *is* a book about dyeing, after all.Definitely one of the best books on the subject that I've seen so far.

I received a copy from Schiffer Publishing Ltd. through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.I've been dyeing yarn for a few years now and love dyeing with household items such as Kool-aid, tea, and coffee. This book caught my eye because I've been interested in dyeing yarn with flowers, so of course I was excited to read it and learn something new. There are several recipes for dying with a variety of plants along with preparation and dyeing instructions. In addition to this, the history behind each plant is provided as well as beautiful pictures of the different plants and various results that one can get dyeing fibers. I also enjoyed learning more ways to prepare fibers for dyeing as well as more ways to dye, such as cold dyeing.The opening of the book is all about the history of dyeing and the popular plants that were used to dye and obtain various colors. I loved that this was included because history is another one of my soft spots, so this part of the book certainly peaked my interest. There is also instructions and pictures on ecoprinting, dyeing Easter eggs, and felting.I'm full of inspiration after reading this book and I will start collecting plants and such so that I can start natural dyeing yarn. It's certainly a beautiful book that's full of information for the hobbyist as well as professional dyers who want to get into natural dyeing, so it's a wonderful book to have in one's collection. I love that it also encourages its readers to get in touch with other natural dyers as well as making people look at gardens in a new way.

I have never made a natural dye before to dye a garment or yarn. And I must say I don't see myself trying it any time soon. I felt very intimated by this book. I think it was geared more towards someone who already has some experience in making natural dyes with plants. It is an intriguing process but most of the plants are not ones I have easy access to. The book feels very clinical and didn't hold my attention as the dyeing process was expanded on over and over. Perhaps there were too many plants listed and the shear quantity of options was overwhelming. I would rather buy a pre-made natural dye and use it or otherwise look for a simpler book that is more of an introduction to natural dyeing.I received a copy of this book from NetGallery. This is review is voluntary and my honest opinion.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it. As an avid crocheter, I have always wanted to dye my own yarn and on clothes as well. This book has everything you will need very comprehensive and easy to use for a beginner like me. With detailed instructions to help you through from the beginning of the project all the way to the end. I am in the process of obtaining the plants they used in the book, so by the end of summer, I can start my own projects! I look forward to making the kaleidoscope of colors.