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3. The Modern Natural Dyer: A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen, and Cotton at Home Sinopsis : &#8220A terrific primer for anyone new to the technique. Kristine walks you through the ins and outs of the process.&#8221 &#8212Magnolia Network, formerly DIY NetworkSTARRED REVIEW *&#8220Vejar&#8217s lovely book is very sophisticated and detailed.&#8221 &#8212Library Journal Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color&#8212the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The 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. 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 Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans. Projects include: Mama&#8217s Little Teacup OnesieField and Forest DressFirecracker SlipNorthwoods HatWanderlust BagsSandstone ShawlBerry Patch NecklaceSock Hop! Cotton SocksAlfresco Table LinensWaves BandanaNorthern Lights ScarfAnd more! Demystifying the &#8220magic,&#8221 Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long- lasting color. She writes, &#8220The beauty of being a modern natural dyer is that there are so many types of dyes and dyeing available to you. There&#8217s so much to explore, but you don&#8217t need anything but curiosity to

4. begin.&#8221 If you want to add your own color to your next project, then you, too, want to be a modern dyer!