• ~*~Hello and thank you for looking~*~
        • This gorgeous textile is an antique hemp / linen homespun grain sack from Europe ~*~ One of the best of the best! This stunning textile dates c1850's or earlier ~ wonderful wonderful aged Indigo blue stripes and the most fabulous hand mend on the front ! ~ ( please see photograph 5-7) The back also has a couple of wonderful hand stitched patches. This sack is VERY heavy weight, wonderfully slubby and nubby , however has a wonderful softer texture . The tone is a wonderful more gray tone of natural! ~*~ ~ it is a remarkable textile ~ a rare beauty! ~*~ ~ *~ These textiles make ideal gifts for friends and family with these initials ~*~ I love knowing that these textiles were made using fibers grown without the use of pesticides ~ ! ~*~ ( sack 177) 
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      • MEASUREMENTS : This sack  measures approximately  48 inches long by 21 inches wide  

      • CONDITION: This sack is freshly laundered and ready to use ~ please see above for condition details ~*~ 

These wonderful sacks make perfect upholstery fabric, bench cushion, outdoor furniture covers, bolster pillow for beds ( simply insert king sized pillow) , sofa pillows,  floor pillow, ( simply fill with feather comforter or body pillow insert !) Dog beds, blinds, curtains, beach bags!!! 

      • ~*~These textiles are, by nature, extremely 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~*~

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      • ~*~You will never have to pay any  Customs or Duty charges on my textiles posted to an address within the United States, as I have already imported all of my European textiles and have paid any fees for you~*~ My shipping is always fast, so you can expect your purchase to arrive between 1-3 days after payment within the USA~*~

         

        ~*~ I am always able to fit 3 sacks into a flat rate box for only $11.35 shipping to the USA; $26.95 to Canada and $42.95 anywhere else in the world via airmail~*~ There is also a larger flat rate shipping box that can hold 4 sacks, for only $14.95 to the USA; $33.95 to Canada airmail and only $54.95 anywhere else in the world~*~

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      • I always happily combine postage costs to save my customers money on shipping~*~

      • The linen is home grown, home retted and hand woven. These sacks are 100% machine washable! I wash them on a regular warm cycle and then hang to dry ( however you can tumble dry too!). If there is dirt present simply add Oxyclean or similar~I like to add a fabric conditioner to the final rinse like Downy Ultra for added softness~*~  hemp was built to last, and last .....and last...the more you use it the more wonderful it becomes~ most times there isn't even a need for ironing after wash~ perfect for easy lifestlyes~*~