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A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing
by Vivien Prideaux

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844487677

Beautiful pictures of wonderful dyed fabrics used in a variety of designs accompany detailed advice on the materials required, preparing the fabric and the dyeing methods. Using Shibori techniques - folding, pleating, clamping, stitching and pole wrapping, the author illustrates all the different stages, using clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow text. A stunning sequence of inspirational projects have been specially chosen to develop skills and build confidence, with instructions on how to make a tea cosy, a jacket, a silk scarf and more.

Price: £14.99

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The Complete Guide to Natural Dyeing
by Eva Lambert

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844485277

Whether you are a quilter wishing to give your projects an edge, a spinner searching for an eco twist, or a knitting casting around for that perfect colour of yarn, you will find this book is jam-packed with natural – and foolproof – dyeing techniques. Step-by-step sequences explain techniques for collecting and preparing your own dyestuffs, colour matching, and methods both solid and semi-solid dyeing. Whether you are looking to start from scratch or pick up some new, expert skills, this comprehensive guide will give you everything you need to start getting creative – the natural way.

Price: £12.99

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Colours from Nature
by Jenny Dean

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Colours From Nature describes in full detail how to prepare and use natural dyes on a variety of fibres to produce a wide range of colours, following safe and environmentally-friendly methods. The comprehensive recipe section gives instructions for over 100 colours, using both traditional dyes such as cochineal, indigo, madder and weld, and dyes from more common plants such as blackberry, rhubarb, oak and walnut.
Price: £9.99

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Shibori Designs & Techniques
by Mandy Southan

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Mandy Southan takes the art of Shibori, in which fabric is bound, clamped or stitched before dyeing, and goes beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colours, patterns and textures. Clear step by step photographs and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes in a variety of creative ways. Mandy then demonstrates shibori techniques such as binding, hand painting, capping, stitching, folding and clamping, pole winding and pole wrapping can be used to create truly wonderful dyed fabrics.
Price: £9.99

Natural Dyes
by Linda Rudkin

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

With 'green' and sustainability issues at the forefront of many craftspeople's minds, this book is your key to unlocking the world of colouring possibilities offered by plants. Whether harvesting dye-plants from your own garden or using dried materials from suppliers, Natural Dyes contains all the information, instructions and inspiration you need to get the very best results from your dyeing.
Price: £14.99

The Fabric and Yarn Dyer's Handbook
by Tracy Kendall

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Paperback

The Fabric & Yarn Dyer’s Handbook provides all the techniques and inspiration you need to inject a personal touch into fabrics for use in the home or to wear. A vital tool for anyone interested in decorating fabric, this book contains detailed step-by-steps for all the main techniques of dyeing and decorating fabric and yarn such as traditional vat and tie-dyeing as well as innovative contemporary methods.
Price: £14.99

Designing and Printing Textiles
by June Fish

Publisher The Crowood Press
Edition Hardback

Designing and Printing Textiles follows the creative process of designing patterns from the beginning, when sourcing ideas, through to the final production of high-quality designs and textiles. The book provides ideas and practical information easily accessible to textile students and designers, but also for people new this area.
Price: £20.00

Dye Plants and Dyeing
by John Cannon

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback
Price: £15.99

100 Tips for Great Fabric Painting
by Julia Richardson

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Paperback

A handy little guide full of useful tips when paintinjg, printing and dyeing on textiles. Covers topics such as tie-dyeing, fabric painting, screen printing, batik, using transfers and silk painting.
Price: £7.99

Shibori
by Janice Gunner

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

Shibori is one of the richest textile traditions in the world. Commonly associated with Japan, it is also used in Africa, India and South America. Shibori is the Japanese term (from the word ‘to squeeze or wring’), for the dye-resist technique of binding, clamping or gathering the cloth so that the dye cannot reach certain parts. This results in that most powerful of combinations - a carefully structured design with the organic freedom of the unpredictable. The book briefly covers the historical and cultural background before explaining clearly, with step-by-step instructions, how to make a wide range of stunning fabric.
Price: £18.99

Yarns to Dye For
by Kathleen Taylor

Publisher: Interweave Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781931499811

Price: £15.99

Print, Pattern & Colour
by Ruth Issett

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

Aimed at textile artists and textile designers, Print, Pattern and Colour is a glorious celebration of the potential of printing and repeat patterns on fabric. Packed with accessible but imaginative techniques, it covers:

• Monoprinting using sponges, rollers and textured surfaces
• Blocks and stencils, both commercially bought and homemade
• Screenprinting, including the use of photo-sensitive screens
• Using interesting media such as Markal paint sticks, thickened dyes, metallic and pearlescent paints and discharge paste
• Developing print ideas on paper before taking them to fabric
• Combining print with stitch and fabric manipulation

Beautifully illustrated with sumptuous photographs that show off the author's infectious love of colour, this book contains a wealth of inspiration for using print in embroidery and textiles. (word count 20,000)
Price: £18.99

Natural Dyeing
By Jackie Crook

Publisher Octopus
Edition Paperback

A guide to creating and using natural dyes. It shows you how to create a spectrum of coloured fabrics and fibres using everyday objects from around your kitchen. It teaches you what you need to know about dyeing, including hot, cool and vat dyeing methods. It also includes 30 projects broken down into dye groups.
Price: £12.99

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