It is book full of useful knowledge and a book utterly unique in the textile world. A Weavers Garden: Growing Plants for Natural Dyes and Fibers Rita Buchanan Courier Corporation, Crafts & Hobbies - 240 pages 1 Review Reviews arent verified, but Google. There are also chapters on plants to spin, plants for sachets (to deter moths), soap plants and plants to make textile tools. Almost half of the book is devoted to knowing and growing plants for dyeing. Publication date 1987 Topics Hand weaving - Equipment and supplies, Dye plants, Fiber plants, Gardening Publisher Loveland, Colo. If you don’t know about this book, give it a look. Rita Buchanan is the author of A Dyers Garden (4.16 avg rating, 163 ratings, 8 reviews, published 1995), A Weavers Garden (4.31 avg rating, 95 ratings. Thoroughly researched and charmingly written, this practical guide by a veteran botanist and horticulturist provides weavers and gardeners alike with a wealth. Dover Publications natural dye giveaway!Ī Weaver’s Garden and Lichen Dyes have been around for a bit, but they both have excellent natural dye information.Ī Weaver’s Garden: Growing Plants for Natural Dyes and FibersĪn excellent book originally published in 1987 by Interweave and saved from out-of-print status by Dover. With excellent timing, Dover Publications has given us two classic natural dyeing books for a giveaway. Sign in to check out Check out as guest Add to basket. The warming weather is also a perfect time to try natural dyeing. A WEAVERS GARDEN - by Rita Buchanan NEW 1987 Hardcover Vintage Book. Save up to 80 versus print by going digital with VitalSource.

Spring is springing where I am in North America and everyone seems to be planting a garden. A Weavers Garden is written by Rita Buchanan and published by Dover Publications.

A Weaver's Garden by Rita Buchanan