Unleash the power of color on your favorite fabrics with simple cold-water designs from the world&;s leading colorist, Ruth Issett. Ruth shows you how to defy color rules and experiment with techniques to get the very best out of any textile work. She&;ll inspire readers to try direct dyeing, layered dyeing, painting with dye, pattern dyeing, and folding techniques. While the book is aimed at all those involved in textiles&;embroiderers, patchworkers, and textile decorators&;it&;s also a helpful guide for students and teachers of design.