Dye Resources

About Dye Resources

This list is sorted into topics related to dyeing. Each item will link to a downloadable file or video already online. You are welcome to use them and pass them along. Have fun!

When I think about cotton

In this video conversation, Ann Johnston draws on her years of experience dyeing and making quilts to show us how to find the cottons that will dye well and how to choose which ones will work best for particular dye techniques.

Answers: Dyeing with Procions

In this video, divided into 4 parts, Ann answers questions from the members of SAQA Oregon, 2021. Dye Basics, Dye Workspaces, Dye Gradations, and Dye Fabric 2 Ways.

Recipes for Surface Design with Dyes

Ann’s updated handout with all the basics!

Washing Hand-Dyed Fabric

Ann’s updated handout will answer some of your questions.

Corn and Potato Dextrin

Ann’s updated handout with info and recipes.

CBA: Exploring Low-Water immersion

Updated notes to accompany the 2014 DVD and the current streaming version.

Color by Accident – the Classic for Low-Water Immersion Dyeing

Full book version of Color by Accident: Low-Water Immersion Dyeing available to download, free. Check out the video! 4.5 hours of lessons covering more LWI techniques.