80,000+ Books in-stock in NZ πŸ“š

Winter Reads Sale! Enjoy up to 20% off 1,700 books! πŸš€

The Wild Dyer: A guide to natural dyes & the art of patchwork & stitch

4.3 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 254 ratings, 52 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
The Wild Dyer: A guide to natural dyes & the art of patchwork & stitch by Abigail Booth offers a comprehensive guide to creating natural dyes and their application in patchwork and stitching projects. The book explores the use of plants and other natural materials to produce a vibrant palette of colours. It combines practical instructions with creative insights, aiming to inspire readers to enhance and personalise their textile crafts.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$4999
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're passionate about exploring the art of natural dyeing and interested in creative patchwork and stitching projects. Abigail Booth's expertise offers a blend of practical guidance and artistic inspiration, ideal for those who love hands-on crafts and sustainable practices.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Synopsis coming soon.......

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

By teaching you the foundations of natural dyeing and guiding you through the simple stitch techniques, this book will allow 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, 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 then be used to create projects that build on your skills.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857833952

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kyle Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 740g

Pages: 160

About the Author

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.

More from Arts & Culture

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.