This book's strength is its ability to pull a limited selection of information on a number of fields together, allowing someone new to natural dyeing to go from plant to finished product. It does a good job providing basic information on every area it touches, from natural dyeing to gardening to sewing. The sewing/textile projects are fairly simple - allowing the naturally dyed fabric to be the star. There are other books that are better overall references for natural dyeing, but this is a pretty starter book for someone without previous exposure to natural dyeing.