Crossways
Patch
Helen Deighan
 
My philosophy

is always "why get complicated?"

     
 
Simple, easy to follow
instructions: Making the dye
bath in a plastic bag.

So in "Dying In Plastic Bags", I've kept my methods and explanations simple and straightforward, using readily available equipment and materials.

To my surprise and delight
Many of you seem to agree with me.

I published my book in May 2001 and by Christmas that year I'd sold 3,000 copies.


 

International Quilting Times Magazine
"Recipes for creating colours, keeping records for future reference, methods for making patterns on fabric, are included with a wealth of other useful information."


Some sample swatches.

 
Pushing down the fabric.

Popular Patchwork Magazine
"This is truly a foolproof method of dyeing and this fool cannot wait to have a go."

Fabrications Magazine
"The chapter devoted to Dyeing With Children was extremely good."