I’m not one to shy away from labor-intensive processes – I mean, I regularly block print my own yardage, and then sew it into clothing – but I’d always thought that dyeing fabric (like knitting) would be more time-consuming than even I could handle. However, when Kristine Vejar’s book, The Modern Natural Dyer, came out, I bought a copy, thinking that I would one day try a project or two.
Then Kristine gave me her Waves Bandana kit, and I had no excuse not to experiment.
The kit included everything I needed to create my own indigo vat, and the instructions in her book are really easy to follow. And since, yes, creating the indigo mother and the indigo vat is labor-intensive, I decided to dye a few other items.
And to make this even more complex, I block printed on top of my dyed items.
Then I made my studio assistant model one of the bandanas.
Kristine is giving away a copy of the book – as well as one of her kits (there are four!) – to one of my blog readers. To enter, just choose one of the kits from her website, and then leave a comment below with your choice of kit. Please note that this is only open to US residents (sorry, everyone else!). I’ll choose a winner at 5pm PST on Monday, November 23rd.
Now I’m off to figure out what else I can dye! Don’t worry, you won’t be seeing a blue Gus any time soon.
i like the Waves Bandana Indigo Kit
Love your work. I am a huge blue fan so the Waves Bandana Indigo Kit would be the one for me. Dying my own fabric is on my to-do list so Kristine’s book would be awesome start.
P.S. Gus looks adorable!
I would like to try dying yarn using the northwoods hat kit and n logwood.
Hi! I would like the Waves Bandana Indigo Kit.
the Waves Bandana Kit appeals since I’m working on an art quilt which could use some dark sky…..
The Waves Bandana Kit would be the one for me. Have always wanted to try dying at home…maybe this is the way to start :)
I love the Flowers at my Fingertips kit. I’ve been eyeing the book and would love to learn this alongside my daughter, who loves getting messy!
I’d love to try indigo dyeing, so I’d choose the Waves Bandana kit.
Would love the flowers at my fingertips kit, or any of them frankly. Your work is so inspiring! I’ve been dyeing with sumac, calendula, elderberry, walnut, yarrow, and nettles this week. So much of it is a surprise, which is half the fun :)
The textures and depth you’ve created with the dye and print layers are fantastic! Personally I’d go for the Waves Bandana kit (cannot resist that tiny whisk!). The flowers at my fingertips kit is also intriguing but I’m dubious about its outcome at MY fingertips- the presentation is lovely but will it look like anything once I’m through with it? Thank you for the giveaway!
Love love the waves Bandana kit ? Thanks for the chance.
So cool ! Ready to start dyeing thanks to so much inspiration flowing . I’ve been doing a lot of printing since I took your e- course . Now time to add in The Modern Dyer and go plant foraging . Of course you’ve showed us how fun the Waves Bandana kit is , and the Flowers at my Fingertips has definitely piqued my curiosity . Thanks !
I would love to try natural dying with the Waves Bandana Indigo Kit! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway :)
The Waves Bandana Indigo Kit. This book is on my wish list, I’ve been saving yellow onion skins for months to try some natural dying.
All the kits look awesome, but I really like the Northwoods hat kit. So cute!
I’d love to try the Flowers at My Fingertips kit. Looks luscious!
What a great giveaway! I would choose the waves indigo bandana kit it looks awesome!
Flowers at my fingertips kit. Please and thankyou.
I would love to win the Waves Bandana Indigo kit. This totally speaks to me.
Flowers at my finger tips ❤️??
I just love your indigo dyeing + block printing results! I’d pick the indigo kit too. Such fun! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. :)
Indigo! I haven’t done this for years and years.
Waves bandana indigo kit!!
Hat hat hat hat.
I have been wanting to buy this incredibly beautiful book! I would love the sock hop kit in magenta! Nice job combining the printing with indigo dyeing! I dig it!
Oh I love the waves bandana indigo kit, bandanas are my fave clothing accessory, indigo is my favorite color–and the name of my best friend!
the indigo kit is intriguing~i’ve tried some eco printing on paper but failed-epically.☺ I love playing with fabric and learning to do some dyeing via the book would be awesome!
The Northwoods Hat Kit. Super cozy! :-)
I love seeing all of the items people have been dyeing with indigo – I would love to try it. I just love color and I think this book would provide a lot of inspiration.
Hi Jen, I would love the Waves Bandana Indigo Kit. Always nice to learn a new skill
i’d love the flowers at my fingertips kit, and this book has been on my list since it came out! i think your work is beautiful too. you and your tiny studio are inspiring. thank you!
All the kits look so fun, but it’s hard to resist the Waves Bandana Indigo Kit.
So sweet of you to offer this giveaway and as always I love to watch what you are doing! Who can’t resist flowers, Flowers At My Fingertips kit, the sewing kit reminds me of a 18th century huswif.
Wow, that’s a really hard choice to make! I think the Waves Bandanna is the one I’d most like to make.
I would pick the kit to knit a hat, with madder dye. So pretty!
I would love to learn to dye with indigo, so the bandana kit would be my kit choice. I love what you did with the kit! And your dog looks rather pleased too.
Hi Jen, i would like the The Northwoods Hat Kit. That’s cool.
I leafed through the book in my LYS and it was just so lovely, I promptly added to my wish list :) Should the stars align, I would pick a logwood purple hat kit.
Your dyeing is breathtaking! I’ve long been fascinated by her flower prints so if I won I would choose Flowers at Your Fingertips
I would love the Waves Bandana Kit! How awesome!
Love this! The waves kit is terrific (they all are really but I like the waves the best)!
I love the idea of using flowers directly, so Flowers At My Fingertips is what I choose.
Love this! The bandana kit looks like so much fun. Thanks for sharing!
Love all-would choose the Northwoods Hat Kit-awesome colors and would be warm and cozy !
Ooh – what a lovely giveaway. I’d just like the book. Thanks for the opportunity!
i love your block printing over the dyed yardage! beautiful. the flowers at my fingertips kit looks like fun. can’t wait to see her book in person, i just love her shop!
The Waves Bandana Indigo Kit looks so great,
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I would love the Waves bandana kit. & I love your work! Thank you.
I’d like the Northwoods hat kit in red, I’m a knitter so it has the most appeal for me. The Indigo is very tempting too! Thanks for the chance to win. :)
I would love to try out the indigo kit! I’ve always wanted to try out my hand at dyeing with indigo :)
I love the waves indigo kit!! Indigo is such a great color, I would to learn more about the process.
I find all the kits intriguing! I think its a toss up between indigo & Flowers at my Fingertips. But I think I would go for the latter because I just love flowers!
I love the way your printing on top of the dyeing turned out! This book looks so interesting, and I’d love to try out the waves indigo bandana kit.
All of the kits are so interesting! I think I would pick the Waves Bandana Indigo Kit.
i would like to try the northwoods hat kit in weld.
Wow! What an interesting book, and a wonderful site of projects and happenings. Really like the “Flowers at My Fingertips” Kit. My husband is an avid gardner, and it would be awesome to use some of his flowers to create and introduce myself to natural dyes. Thanks for the post.
The Waves Bandana kit would be very cool to try. thanks.
When I was growsing the kits I thought I loved the Northwood hats kit, but your bandana is so lovely! What a beautiful resource!
I’ve tried dyeing many things over the past few years, but I’ve never done indigo. I’d love to try using her Bandana kit! I envision making a pillow cover for a gift…
I love the bandana indigo kit! We’re getting ready to purchase our first house and I’ve already claimed room for a small dye studio… I’m so excited to have a chance to try some natural dyes!
Thank you for the giveaway.
Your assistant is very cooperative. I like the Flowers at My Fingertips Kit.
The Bandana kit looks like fun! I’ve been been wanting to try my hand with dyes to create unique fabrics to sew. Thank you for the opportunity!
I love the indigo kit because I’ve been obsessed with wearing that color lately.
All the kits look interesting but my favorite is the indigo kit. I’ve never tried that technique.
Love all the kits! Hope I win Flowers at My Fingertips.
Love the indigo bandanas and the book looks wonderful.
Ooh, I love the Flowers at My Fingertips kit!
Started natural dyeing this summer with mycropigments. There is nothing like natural dyes. I would love the bandana dye kit, but wonder if the temperatures I live in would be too cold (northern Michigan) to use? If so, drooling over the Northwoods hat in logwood. Big fan of your work!
Sock Hop Kit in the fuchsia or yellow color :)
Thank you for the great giveaway opportunity! I’d love to try the Northwoods Hat kit in Madder.
I’d love to do some dyeing with the Waves Bandana Kit! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I would love to try the Flowers at My Fingertips kit, something a bit different as I’m a knitter.
Wow! How cool and lovely! And awesome. I would love to try the Flowers At My Fingertips Kit. I’m totally intrigued by the process and the thought of a slow, mindful project.
I’m loving the Indigo Waves Bandana Kit! So luxurious!
Hi Matlena – You’re the winner! I’ll email you to get your address, and will forward that to the publisher. Thanks for entering. – Jen
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