The Wild Dyer

By teaching you the foundations of natural dyeing and guiding you through simple stitch techniques, this book allows you to dip in and out of projects while learning how to forage for and grow your own dye plants.

In The Wild Dyer, Abigail Booth demystifies the magic of natural dyeing and shows how to use the results to stunning effect in 15 exquisite patchwork and stitch projects, including a drawstring forager's bag, an apron, samplers, cushions, and a reversible patchwork blanket. Focusing on how to grow or gather your own dyeing materials—from onion and avocado skins to chamomile and comfrey, nettles, and acorns—as well as scouring, mordanting (using fixative), and setting up a dye vat, Abigail explains how to create effective dyes. Once you have them, you can produce beautiful, contemporary textiles that can then be used to create projects that build on your skills.