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GORGEOUS ~~ So HEAVY , nubby and slubby, and freshly laundered!!! This wonderful hand woven bolt of linen from Europe has a red, blue and gold toned stripe! ~*~ Stunning homespun hemp from Europe that dates from the late 1800's ~ VERY very very high quality fabric with the most wonderful warm  natural tone ~*~ An absolute BEAUTY ~ RARE and lovely bolt. This fabric can be machine washed over and over and over and over! It was built to withstand generations of constant use! ~*~ It took the average weaver an entire night to weave only 21 inches , can you imagine how much work went into making this stunning fabric ? That was after growing the fibers, retting them, spinning them and then hand weaving. This is a treasure ~*~ ~*~ Ideal for upholstery, pillows, headboards etc! ~*~ ~*~ ( bolt 587)

MEASUREMENTS : I'm selling this bolt by the half, so each purchase if for a lenght that measures 5.6 yards log by 22 inches wide. If you would like to purchase the full bolt, simply change the quantity button to 2 and you will get one long bolt measuring  11.2 yards long by 22 inches wide ~*~ 

CONDITION : This gorgeous textile is freshly laundered!  Beautiful condition! ~*~  Very rarely are they ever this perfect ~*~ 




For large projects like the sofa, plain linen can be used on the sides and backs!! I can usually match most rolls~ please email should you wish to discuss~*~

~*~These textiles are, by nature, Eco-friendly! The average age of these textiles is 100 years and they were naturally home grown, home retted ( in local lakes and ponds) and woven by hand. These textiles are being re-cycled today and showing off  the extreme craftsmanship of past generations! Yet another feature that makes these textiles extremely eco-friendly is their durability. These textiles were designed to endure generations of constant use~ and will have an extremely long life. The timeless beauty of this linen and their  extraordinary quality make these textiles the perfect choice for any home~ and an environmentally friendly choice~*~

 

 ~*~This wonderful fabric has so many uses:~*~Upholstery,  bedding, cushions, curtains,clothing, Roman Blinds, bags, ~ so many wonderful sewing projects~*~ 

 

~*~The woman weavers of yesterday would spend their evenings weaving these amazing rolls of linen. It took the average woman 1 night to weave 60 centimeters ( 24 inches) of linen

 ~*~ These rolls are 100%  machine washable, on Warm if there is visible dirt, just add a bit of Oxywash! They are so easy to wash, simply spin dry then remove when wet. Roll the linen tightly and let sit overnight. In the morning unroll and allow to dry naturally~ this presses the linen and there is usually no need to iron ( unless you prefer it perfect). They can also be dried in the dryer beautifully. I like to add fabric softener to the final rinse for added softness, and tumble dry.  Pure linen or hemp rolls tend to have no shrinkage, the rolls with cotton tend to have some shrinkage. These rolls are tough and sturdy, built to last.....and last and last!! ~ ~*~ Hemp is built to last for many many generations making it a lovely textile for creating family heirlooms~*~

 All of my linen rolls are produced using natural fibers. Natural fibers have the irregularities and subtleties that are inherent ...adding to their rustic charm~*~  

  These rolls are increasingly difficult to find as they have been used so extensively over the past 20 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to own your own piece of textile history~*~