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Fabric to Dye For: Create 72 Hand-Dyed Colors for Your Stash; 5 Fused Quilt Projects

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I am an experienced fabric dyer and own most of the books published on this topic. "Fabric to Dye For" has 32 pages of basic dyeing information however the print is large and there are lots of pictures which take up space but add little to the understanding of the topic. Supplies and tools are lightly covered and color mixing formulas are absent. The remaining pages of the book present fused quilt projects. There is a lot of important information on fabric dyeing that could be presented in this book but isn't. If you are looking for a basic fabric dyeing book, check out Fast, Fun and Easy Fabric Dyeing by Lynn Koolish. The information in this book is comprehensive, clearly presented and is supported by attractive pictures. If you have an opportunity to compare these two books side by side, you will immediately see the difference. Lynn Koolish is also coming out with a book on color mixing in April. If you would like a more advanced book on fabric dyeing, check out Color by Accident by Ann Johnston. Both of these books (plus the color mixing book) would provide you with enough information to obtain successful results dyeing all sorts of fabric and fibers.

Frieda has done it again. This is her second book, her first book, Fun, Fast Fusies takes you step by step through her steps of creating award winning art quilts. Her approach is simple with each step explained. She numbers her steps, and she answers all your questions as you go. Simply the best. Now, she takes you into her world of dying fabric. She uses basic tools and steps we all have in our home and walks you through each step. She is detailed with pictures and word to create the confidence to dye fabric. She shares her knowledge with you and encourages you each step of the way. She is truly a wonderful teacher and her books are an asset to any quilter's library. A MUST HAVE!!!!!

I absolutely love this book! The pictures and instructions are crystal clear, and Frieda makes everything look achievable by a novice such as myself. Her colors are so inspirational -- you can't help but be drawn into her world of hand dyed fabric. A must for any quilter who wants to create her own collection of lush, colorful fabrics!

If you are looking for a good book that has dye recipes look elsewhere as this book does not have 72 dye recipes laid out in the book (this is why I gave it 1 star because the title of the book is very misleading IMO and the dye recipes are very very generic and really only consist of how to dye a 12 step color wheel and how to do simple 2 color gradations). If you like the authors style of quilt making (fusing with hand dyed fabrics to make wall/art quilts) then the book is fine for that.

This book is a great example of making the process of fabric dyeing easy and economical enough for everyone. No special equipment or fabrics are needed and only four basic colors of dye. Frieda makes it perfectly acceptable to use inexpensive utensils and fabrics which makes it fun and affordable for first time dyers to experiment and end up with great results. The extra helpful tips in the book, designed to make it easier to get profesional results, are great as well.
I love the variety of colors achievable with the die recipes in this book. The gradations are especially beautiful. The progression of dyeing presented in the book, offers a painless way to learn about color theory while having fun creating beautiful fabric examples.
Frieda's choices for the works in the gallery section are a joy to behold and showcase her awesome designs and quilting, as well as those of some of her artist friends.
The patterns are great because Frieda supplies you with a visual of which of your luscious fabrics to use for each pattern. This section of the book also privides great instructions for the transferring of the pattern, fusing, quilting and finishing of the pieces.
This is not my first book on fabric dyeing but I sure wish it had been.

What a wonderful book. I would have loved a book like this when I first learned to dye fabric. The material is well thought out and the book is packed with excellent tips. I would recommend this book to fabric dyers of all skill levels. The fused fabric projects and instructions are a wonderful bonus.

Fabric to Dye For offers over seventy hand-dyed colors to increase a fabric stash, including five fused quilt projects. Step-by-step directions cover everything from creating and stocking a work area to mixing the dyes and drying hand-dyed fabrics, while formulas use standard, easy measurements. Any needlework or quilter's library needs this.

If you are in love with colour, you will love this book all about dyeing fabrics. Includes information on colour, dyes, preparation and everything you need to know. Discover professional tips on achieving gradation, mottling, mixing, over-dyeing and using up leftover dye to create interesting fabrics. Find out all about resists and much more besides in this wonderful book that makes dyeing so easy. In addition there is information on fusing and finishing. This book is aimed at quilters but could also be used by any sewing addict to create unique fabrics and colours. Includes projects and a gallery of work too. Recommended.

LOVE this book! Frieda makes it so easy for someone who's never dyed to try it! It took a whole day - so plan ahead.
Her directions are easy-to-follow and she explains the whys of each step. I need that!

Fabric to Dye For, by Frieda Anderson, can really make you drool over fabric colors (If that is possible?!). I have read about fabric dyeing before, and I always thought 'Someday' After reading Fabric to Dye For, my thoughts are 'Do It Now'! Anderson makes fabric dyeing easy to understand, creating excitement over her gorgeous colors for quilting. Dyeing fabric is now in reach for me, and soon, I will be purchasing dyes for my own use, and using Fabric to Dye For as my guide!

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