<p>This book is part of the popular Textile Handbook series and is a<br>complete how-to-do-it guide to obtaining a wide range of colours from<br>natural dyes. It is suitable for the beginner as well as for the more<br>experienced textile artist. The dyeing can be done in the home or the<br>classroom with plants from the garden or bought in a local store. It is<br>a comparatively cheap process that will also satisfy the craft person''s<br>desire to use ''green'' methods in their work.<br><br><br><br>Most books on natural dyes only deal with wool for weaving. This book<br>will also cover yarns for embroidery. The book will be filled with<br>step-by-step sequences, useful tips and the author''s own work to show the amazing variety of colours that can be<br>achieved by using natural materials. All in all, this is a<br>comprehensive guide to using natural dyes that will also be an<br>inspiration to all who want to explore the use of these dyes in<br>imaginative ways.</p>