Linen, Egypt, and Mummies
Flax is one of the oldest fibers used for making cloth. The use of it in Egypt dates back to the 15th century where it was used for many things--including for mummy wrapping.
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Flax is one of the oldest fibers used for making cloth. The use of it in Egypt dates back to the 15th century where it was used for many things--including for mummy wrapping.
SUBElisabeth gravitated to the finer yarns offered by Silk City Fibers when planning her samples for this Yarn Lab.
Liz Moncrief sampled with Sanjo Silk's Silk Linen, a yarn she was already a fan of. Her sampling solidified her love for this beautiful blend.
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Exploring Yarn Labs from 2021 plus subscriber exclusive PDF pattern download for the Silk Linen Scarf by Liz Moncrief.
Today we’re revisiting this weaver’s carol originally published in 2012. We think it’s a theme most of us can relate to: falling in love.
Season 3, Episode 8: Cassie Dickson is leading her part of a textile craft revival—and we're invited to join in.
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Every year as the date approaches, I wish I had an autumn-themed runner, towels, or new handwoven napkins. With a little bit of discipline and maybe a purchase of some yarn, I plan on weaving at least one of those items for this year's celebration.
We know a lot about Norwegian weaving that is special, but what about traditional everyday house linens?
As Lynn Tedder writes in this article, originally published in the November/December 2018 issue of Handwoven, huck is a structure for all seasons.
I would like to know if 16/2 cottolin is a good choice of yarn for warp? I have used 8/2 cottolin, but not the finer 16/2.