The Wild Dyer

A guide to natural dyes & the art of patchwork & stitch

Abigail Booth

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English

Kyle Cathie
26 October 2017

Art & Architecture; Needlework & fabric crafts

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 materials - from onions 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. And once you have them, how you can produce beautiful, contemporary textiles that can be used to create projects that can build on your skills.

By: Abigail Booth
Imprint: Kyle Cathie
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 192mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 740g
ISBN: 9780857833952
ISBN 10: 0857833952
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 26 October 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Abigail Booth and her partner (Max Bainbridge hand-carves spoons, boards and bowls and is the author of The Urban Woodsman, Kyle Books 2016) set up Forest-and-Found together after graduating from Chelsea College of Art and Design in 2013. Based in a workshop in East London, they create products that celebrate craftsmanship and demonstrate their shared love of making and working with natural materials.