Supplies

This natural, 100% cotton muslin is 45" wide with a thread count of 78x76. I highly recommend it for all quilters, crafters, dyers, or students taking my online classes at www.quiltuniversity.com. Extra wide muslins are available by request. Learn More

*This 72 page workbook comes in a convenient 3-ring binder with plastic covered recipe pages and places to save swatches and keep notes for years of use as your own personal hand dyeing journal and reference tool.

*Prop it up or lay it flat to do your lessons.

*Each lesson contains step-by-step, easy to follow instructions and color photographs that take the mystery out of dyeing cotton and silk textiles in this ancient Japanese art form.

Outline: Supply List- Everything you need for the six lesson series and where to get it.

Lesson One- Arashi dyeing by bunching the fabric onto props and then dyeing.

Lesson Two-Bomaki dyeing using poles and coiling techniques.

Lesson Three-Folding and dyeing.

Lesson Four-Nui Shibori dyeing done by sewing and pleating.

Lesson Five-More Nui techniques including wrapping beans or beads and tying knots.

Lesson Six- Clamping and pleating techniques.

*First edition.

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This fabric is 45" wide with a thread count of 78x78.

Lighter hand than muslin, and a nice weight for hand applique work.  Ready to dye, with a white base.

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For wool dyeing course at Quilt University and protein based fibers.

Available in 2 ounce or 8 ounce bags.

Red, Blue, Yellow, Black.

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For cotton and silk dyeing courses at Quilt University.

Available in 2 ounce or 8 ounce bags.

Red, Blue, Yellow, Fuchsia, Black.

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45" wide with a silk weight of 8mm. This fabric is also called "China Silk". It is the perfect lining material; lightweight and sheer. Easy to work with in any project. Wonderful as linings, pillows, scares, or anything that needs to "float." Learn More

45" wide, weight: 23mm. Sometimes this fabric is called "Silk Noil". It has a natural off-white color, a nubby texture and the traditional brown specks. It feels wonderful and is a delight to work with; a very nice weight. Learn More

This silk is 45" wide and has a silk weight of 19.5 mm. It is called the "Rolls-Royce of silks". Why? Because of it's elegance and classic look. This textile can be used on either side. It has muted crepe on one side and a shimmery satin on the other. The drape is truly spectacular. Learn More

45” wide. Weight- 5mm. This material is very sheer, transparent, stiff, and gauze like. Etherial and earthy at the same time. Learn More

45" wide. Weight-3mm. So sheer and so beautiful; light as a feather and very soft. Perfect for dance wear, as an over lay or whatever requires a touch of mystery and elegance. Learn More

45" wide, with a silk weight of 19mm. It is a beautifully elegant fabric with lots of texture, raised silk slubs, a subtle shimmer, and a lovely drape. Learn More

42" wide, 8mm weight. Yummy! Quite transparent and very soft. Much like whipped egg whites! Makes a beautiful drape, floats like a dream Learn More

45” wide. The thick pile of this velvet is Rayon with a strong backing of 100% silk. This elegant fabric soaks up the dyes like a sponge for brilliant color results. Perfect to use with Shibori dyeing techniques. This is a rich, flowing fabric that is an absolute thrill to dye! Learn More

12mm silk weight Learn More

12mm silk weight Learn More

8mm silk weight Learn More

8mm silk weight Learn More

8mm silk weight Learn More

8mm silk weight Learn More

100% Merino wool. Ready to dye using acid dyes. Each skein is approximately 560 yards. Lightly worsted weight. Wool weight- 8 ounces. Learn More

36” wide. Natural wool color. Use acid dyes for intense color uptake. Learn More

100% Romney Wool. Grown locally in Northern California. Perfect for acid dyes. Great for spinning, or nuno and needle felting. Sold in 8, or 16 ounce skeins.

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58” wide. With acid dyes- brilliant! Can be made into coats, costumes, hooked rugs, or quilts. Learn More

1 pound bag Learn More

1 pound, 10 oz. box Learn More

1 pound bag Not available for shipping outside of the United States Learn More

2 ounces. Use for natural dyes. Perfect for the Quilt University class- ‘Tea and Spice Dyeing’. Learn More

1/8, 1/16, 1/32 tsp Learn More

3 oz. bag. Perfect for the Quilt University class, ‘Thick and Thin’ Learn More

4 ounces Learn More

*This 50 page workbook comes in a convenient 3-ring binder with plastic covered recipe pages and places to save swatches and keep notes for years of use as your own personal hand dyeing journal and reference tool.

*Prop it up or lay it flat to do your lessons.

*Each lesson contains step-by-step, easy to follow instructions and color photographs that take the mystery out of this beautiful art form.

Outline:
Supply List- Everything you need for the five lesson series and where to get it.
Lesson One- Full Immersion or Vat Dyeing technique for strong, solid colors.
Lesson Two- Partial Immersion Dyeing, for mottled effects.
Lesson Three- Five step gradation dyeing for pastel to brilliant color ways.
Lesson Four- Dyeing the full spectrum.
Lesson Five- How to over dye to fix colors that came out less than perfect.

*The Cotton Dyeing Basics Workbook can be used with the class of the same name at Quilt University (www.quiltuniversity.com) or separately.

*First edition.

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This is the second book in the Dye Studio Workshop series.  I highly suggest that you complete my course called Cotton Dyeing Basics (shown above) before attempting this more difficult set of classes.

This 70+ page workbook comes in a convenient 3-ring binder with plastic covered recipe pages and places to save swatches and keep notes for years of use as your own personal hand dyeing journal and reference tool.

*Prop it up or lay it flat to do your lessons.

*Each lesson contains step-by-step, easy to follow instructions and color photographs that help show you how to make beautiful hand dyed textiles for your fiber art projects.

Outline:

Supply List- Everything you need for the five lesson series and where to get it. Lesson One- Making mottled organic and earth tones. How to use black.
Lesson Two- How to adjust or tweak any color recipe to suit your needs and personal color preference. How to make a better brown.
Lesson Three- Brushing on dyes- wet on wet, dry on dry for hair and water effects.
Lesson Four- Atmosphere- stormy skies, cloudy skies, sunsets.
Lesson Five- Making difficult colors: red gradations, purple gradations; skin tones from ebony to tan to peach and tones in between.

*The Intermediate Cotton Dyeing Workbook can be used with the class called Quilter’s Palette at Quilt University (www.quiltuniversity.com) or separately.

*First edition.

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