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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!
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!
Author
Kim Eichler-Messmer
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.
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