linen is one of the queen yarns in my book, the other one being silk. i understand silk and can work with it, dye it, warp it almost blindfolded because i have spent years with it. but linen has always intimidated me and just recently i have begun working with it. the purpose behind is stash reduction as i find ridiculous to be buried with my stash.
most of the yarns are tow linen from the days that i wove tapestries and used thick yarns for weaving. i now weave with very fine grist yarns and the tow linen is not only thick, but also a well known trouble maker for warps, as it does not withstand abrasion.
so in my quest for writing informative blog posts i came upon some interesting links:
most of the yarns are tow linen from the days that i wove tapestries and used thick yarns for weaving. i now weave with very fine grist yarns and the tow linen is not only thick, but also a well known trouble maker for warps, as it does not withstand abrasion.
so in my quest for writing informative blog posts i came upon some interesting links:
- a very informative tour of Endenderry Village and its linen tradition all narrated with a charming irish accent.
- a supplier for bed linens, in case you want to break the bank.
- for embroiderers linen by the yard .
- for weavers here here and here