The most important stage of natural dyeing

I've been dabbling in natural dyeing for a few years now.  Only recently have I begun to feel confident in my ability and more importantly, confident in my results.  Understanding where to concentrate my effort - what the most important stages of dyeing are - has helped tremendously.  

Dyeing is complicated.  And it's not complicated at all.

It's one of those tasks where we become lost in analysis paralysis.  Complicated chemistry, record keeping, perversion.  How much yarn can this many plants dye?  Will I have enough for my project?  What is the right way to...

Some suggest that mordant (making the yarn receptive to colour) is the most important step.  Others tell me that accurate measurement is the key.  And yet more people say that record keeping is paramount.

I want to believe them.  After all, I've dyed so little.  But I wonder... 

Dyeing in the garden inspires me with colour

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