Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colour--the cochineal insect produces pink, maroon and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in straightforward, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting colour. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe, The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans.

Dyes from nature -- Choosing fiber -- Dyeing 101 -- Dyeing with whole dyestuffs Mama's little teacup onesie ; Flowers at my fingertips sewing kit ; Field and forest dress ; Firecracker slip -- Dyeing with extracts : Northwoods hat ; Wanderlust bags ; Sandstone shawl ; Berry patch necklace ; Sock Hop! cotton socks ; Iron age tank and gilded cardigan ; Alfresco table linens ; Confetti cowl -- Dyeing with indigo : Blue skies tote ; Indigo wedge cardigan ; Northern lights scarf -- Surface designs : Windswept top ; Waves bandana ; Beach house pillow ; Fishbone dress ; Snapshot quilt.