Dyeing To Quilt : Quick, Direct Dye Methods for Quilt Makers (Paperback)

~ (Author), Cynthia Myerberg (Author)

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Fabric dyeing, with its myriad equipment and safety requirements, can be intimidating to the quilter, who may opt instead for store-bought fabric. In doing this, however, she loses the opportunity to create truly unique fabrics that enhance the design experience. The authors' message is that dyeing today can be simple, fast, and safe. Developed to speed up and simplify the process of dyeing small quantities of fabric, the ten-step Procion MX dyeing technique described here can be done in an area as small as a card table using small plastic cups and bowls. The authors list safety precautions, and they rightly emphasis careful record-keeping for each dyeing experiment. Not a book to read but to work through, this is recommended for project-oriented textile collections.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Dyeing to Quilt aims to transform fabric dye ing into a simple process any beginner can master. Joyce Mor i and Cynthia Myerberg explain the basics of colour mixing a nd, through guided workshops, show quilters how to create th eir own colour wheels. '

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (July 11, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844226262
• ISBN-13: 978-0844226262
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #383,357 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Dye/Color Reference Manual, April 24, 2000

By	Karen Williams (Columbia, MO) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent manual for anyone wishing to learn how to use fiber reactive dyes with confidence. Presents good color theory and excellent exercises to explore the infinite color possiblities through color mixing, while creating a "library" of color samples for reference.

Comprehensive and easy to use; each chapter is a self-contained workshop. You can do one, or all, or skip through the chapters.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars * ~ * ~ * Fantastic Book * ~ * ~ *, October 7, 2002

By	Libby (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

This was a wonderful book. In fact, I wish that I had ordered this one prior to the other books on dyeing that I ordered. It had simple, easy to follow instructions. The color wheels printed in this book were the absolute best! In addition, beautiful color photos illustrated unique designs and colors.

So if you are even remotely thinking about dyeing your own fabrics, please buy this book first; you may not need to buy any additional books.

Thanks,
Libby

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Fundamental Book on Fabric Dyeing, March 29, 2000

By A Customer

This book has everything you need to begin hand-dyeing fabric to use in quilts. The instructions are complete and understandable. It has a complete list of the equipment and materials needed to begin. Color charts, formulas, dyed fabrics, finished quilts, and quilt patterns are all included. I love this book!