Modern Color―An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts - Softcover

Eichler-Messmer, Kim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607056925 ISBN 13: 9781607056928

Publisher: C&T Publishing / Stash Books, 2013

Synopsis

Modern Color—An Illustrated Guide to Dyeing Fabric for Modern Quilts by Kim Eichler-
Messmer shows you how to dye fabric by hand for an artisanal, luminescent look.

Includes instructions on setting up a home dye studio with minimal equipment and teaches key
mixing techniques. Make any color you want, including any value (lightness and darkness) and
gradation, allowing for an unlimited palette and endless inspiration. Go ahead, take a dip!

About this title

About the Author:

Kim Eichler-Messmer's quilts have been featured in West Elm and on apartmenttherapy.com and designsponge.com. An assistant professor in the Kansas City Art Institute's Fiber Department, Kim holds an MFA in textiles from the University of Kansas and resides in Kansas City, Kansas.

Review:

If you have ever thought about dyeing your own fabric then this book could be helpful as a starting point, as all the recipes for the colours are clearly explained. The book starts with the basics, such as outlining the supplies needed to set up a dyeing area, and briefly explains how to use dye gradations. After this general introduction, the dyeing recipes are linked to quilting projects. (Down Under Quilts Magazine, June 2014)

In this book, Kim Eichler-Messmer takes readers on a fun and step-by-step journey of hand dyeing fabric. Beginning with the basics of dyes, fabrics, and supplies, Kim offers straightforward instructions and tips that will get you dyeing your own fabric in no time and then moving on to experiment with different techniques. The section on How to Dye Fabric covers the basics beautifully and warrants a bookmark. Readers will learn about dip dyeing, gradation, and shibori. Kim’s directions include precise dye recipes and fabric requirements for several quilts in various sizes and smaller projects. Also included are an inspiring gallery of Kim’s quilts, quilt making basics, and other resources.

This is a valuable book for readers new to dyeing and modern quilters looking to customize their work. (Quilting Arts Magazine, February/March 2014)

Kim Eichler-Messmer is an Assistant Professor at the Kansas City Art Institute and the authority on dyeing fabric for modern quilts. Her book Modern Color breathes fresh life and ideas into dyeing fabric for modern quilters. (American Quilt Retailer, May 2014)

Now you can create one-of-a-kind quilts with your own hand-dyed fabrics. Use Kim's simple recipes in any or all of the nine modern quilted projects, featured in multiple colorways. Kim shows you how to set up a home dye studio and teaches you key mixing techniques. Make any color, including any value and gradation, for your own unlimited palette. (Quilter's Digest, February 2014)

About this edition

• Publisher: C&T Publishing / Stash Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1607056925
• ISBN 13: 9781607056928
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144