The Modern Natural Dyer, by Kristine Vejar, the owner of A Verb for Keeping Warm, was released on October 20th, 2015, after many years of research and dye work in the A Verb for Keeping Warm natural dyeing studios.
Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colorthe insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, inThe Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath),The Modern Natural Dyeris a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans.
