I first met Candy when she volunteered to test the Note Taker pattern oh so many years ago (May of 2007 to be exact!). Candy was an awesome contributor to that pattern and has been a friend ever since. I’ve watched her successfully pursue her passion for fabric dyeing and art making and I’m so excited to be writing here today about the release of her first DVD!
Fabric dyeing is something I’ve always watched from the sidelines. I’ve bought plenty of other people’s work and enjoyed sewing with it but never jumped into the actual tub of doing it myself. I found the DVD extremely captivating and Candy’s style of teaching accessible and easy to understand.
I will also say I’ve never watched a Quilting Arts Workshop DVD before. Where have I been!? Wow, talk about a class in a box. Every detail of the process is presented step by step, beginning with how to dye single colors and then moving on to multihued fabrics. Candy goes into detail about her color chart – appropriately named the Candiotic Table of Elemental Color. As a scientist and teacher, her methodology of experimentation and tracking her results is extremely enlightening.
The DVD includes specifics on exactly what supplies are needed and Candy’s recipes for these 6 jewel tone hues.
A final chapter on the disk features Candy demonstrating her free motion machine sketching technique and her approach to using hand dyed fabrics in her art. I’ve always loved that Candy creates art that can be worn and used on bags and accessories in addition to pieces that can be hung on a wall.
Dyeing to Stitch is a comprehensive guide to Candy’s dyeing process done beautifully with details and backstory that are sure to inspire anyone interested in learning to hand dye fabric. Congratulations to Candy on such a magnificent job!
You can see more of Candy on her Candied Fabrics blog. The DVD is available for purchase as a disc or a download.
For an opportunity to win a copy of the DVD leave a comment sharing why you dye fabric or would like to learn. I’ll draw a winner on Saturday.
More fabulous stops on the blog tour:
· Friday, 11/11 – Victoria Gertenbach of The Silly BooDilly
· Monday, 11/14 – Susan Brubaker Knapp of Blue Moon River
· Wednesday, 11/16 – Kathy Mack of Pink Chalk Studio
· Friday, 11/18 – Melody Johnson of Fibermania
· Monday, 11/21 – Amy Ellis of Amy’s Creative Side
· Wednesday, 11/23 – Diane Doran of Ooh! Pretty Colors
· Friday, 11/25 – Vicki Welsh of Field Trips in Fiber
· Monday, 11/28/11 – Brenda Gael Smith of Serendipity and the Art of the Quilt
· Wednesday, 11/30 – Amy Webb of Amy Lou Who Sews
· Friday, 12/2 – Robin Ferrier of Simply Robin
· Tuesday, 12/6 – Natalia Bonner of Piece N Quilt
· Thursday, 12/8 – Beth and the gang from Sew Mama Sew
I haven’t dyed fabric in years but would love to get back into it. It is so exciting to see what patterns and colors come out when you dye it yourself. Thanks for the opportunity to win.=)
I amm a child of the 70′s and I still love tye dye. Now I sew for the grandkids. This would be fun to win.
Other than tshirts 25 years ago, I have never dyed fabric! I am fascinated with the process, though. I would love to try it!!
Thanks for the review; I’ve wondered about the Quilting Arts DVD’s. What beautiful fabrics those are up there all arrayed in the squares. Really just amazing!
dyeing fabric is something that I have never done but I am feeling that I need together to grips. With it in order to move my quilting forwards. a copy of your DVD could be the first stepson that wonderful journey. I love your blog, new to me but I will be following closely in future
I have marbled some fabric and was so pleased with how that worked out. My daughter dyed fabric in school when she did Textiles.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
My experience with dying is tie-dying with my daughter… it really was fun especially the a-ha element!!
This is so neat! I have experimented with dyeing yarn, but not with fabric – i can’t wait to try it!
Love all those rich colors, thanks for the chance to win.
I have never tried dying fabric or yarn! looks like fun – lovely colors!
Just want you to know how much I love opening your e-mails. The bright, beautiful colors always make my day
I love Candy’s hand-dyed fabrics. I’ve never tried dying my own, but if I won the DVD so I had a “coach,” I’d certainly love to give it a try.
My friend and I make dyeing fabric a day-long event. We love it for the sheer creativity and playfulness of the process and the sense of wonder as the end product exits the dryer at day’s end. I would love to hear more about the way Candy keeps track of all her colourful creations!
I dye and sell wool yarn, but haven’t done any cotton fabric dyeing. So, I’ve very interested in this DVD. As a new quilter, I’m so in love with all fabrics, but I’d really want to match yarn to fabric. Wouldn’t that be neat?
It would be nice to go beyond tye dye. the colours look so vibrant.
I took a fabric dyeing class many years ago and it was simply fun. I loved seeing the finished product, not knowing quite what to expect added to the anticipation. I’ve hoarded the fabric I dyed then ever since! Would love to try again and learn different techniques.
I have never dyed my own fabric but I am very excited to start. I love the vibrant colors and I would like to dye fabric for my sewing projects.
I love to dye fabric for the surprises that it can give. This DVD would be a wonderful addition to learning more skills.
That’s an impressive Candiotic table. Loved the pictures, and the information.
This DVD looks fascinating! I have done a little bit of this technique, but not enough to claim to know anything about it, so the DVD would be most helpful.
I dye fabric because each piece is a work of art.
It’s just plain fun to dye fabric.
I love dyeing my own fabric because I learn so much about color in the process. The color theory I’ve learned from dyeing has helped me understand how to use multicolored prints and combine prints more effectively.
Other than tie dying tshirts in my younger years, I’ve never dyed fabric. It look like an inspiring way to create great quilts. Kathie L in Allentown
I love the rich colors of hand dyed fabric, but have never had the urge to try this technique.
I would like to learn how to dye fabric to get more correct fabrics for my projects.
I would like to learn how to dye fabric, mainly to understand color. Candy Glendening’s DVD includes information on this. I am color challenged and would like to improve my knowledge of fabric colors to improve my quilt designs. Thanks for the giveaway.
Haven’t tried this craft much but would love to learn more!
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I have only dabbled a bit with dyeing but I am dying to try more. I’d relish the instruction. Thanks for a chance to win.
I’ve always wanted to try dying my own fabric so this would be a wonderful opportunity to learn.
I love dyeing fabric because of the sense of accomplishment you get when you produce that gorgeous one-of-a-kind piece of fabric. I haven’t dyed in a couple years tho and would love to win the DVD to give me a kick start. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win this DVD. It is on my wish list!! Thanks for the opportunity.
The bright clear colors have rekindled or set a new spark to my dwindling fire — a new burning desire to create again!!
I have dabbled in the world of dyeing fabric but it seems it is not my forte. Too awkward and too dangerous (I spill and sling things randomly). I would love to view the DVD. Thanks for the chance to win.
I would love to learn how to dye fabric because the results look so rich and unique!
I’ve read about Candy’s DVD on some other blogs, but the photo you show with one fabric spread out (and other folded pieces on top) shows an awesome dyeing technique! I’d love to learn how to do that.
I’ve dyed a lot of fabric but never knew how the final product would turn out. Your clear, no-nonsense approach would be very welcomed. I’ve got my fingers crossed with the hope that I win your DVD giveaway
This DVD will be so interesting. I’m quite new to this so it will really help. Fantastic pictures if the patterns.