We take a look at linen, the world's strongest natural fiber and how it's grown, woven, and turned into some of the hardiest garments around.
What makes the perfect table? Good friends, good food, a simple setting, and a touch of linen... INFO: • Washed, soft linen tablecloth available in two lengths or custom-made to your specifications. ++++++++++++++++++++ DETAILS: • Made in Lithuania from medium weight (200 g) linen fabric. The fabric is supremely soft as the garment is prewashed to ensure no shrinkage in the future. • Made from OEKO - TEX Standard 100 certified European linen fabric which guarantees you that it meets human - ecological requirements. • Please note that actual colors may vary due to your computer resolution and monitor color restrictions. ++++++++++++++++++++ FIT: • Width: 54.3" (138 cm). • Length (can be chosen from): ---- 55.1" (140 cm); ---- 86.6" (220 cm); ---- 98.4" (250 cm); ---- 118.1" (300 cm); ---- 137.8" (350 cm). ++++++++++++++++++++ TAKING CARE: • Machine wash in cold water on a gentle cycle. • Dry on low heat or hang to dry for best results. • We invite you to embrace linen’s natural wrinkles. We do not suggest that you iron your garment, but if this is your preference, we recommend ironing it inside-out on a medium-high setting. Garments may also be steamed on a moderate setting. ++++++++++++++++++++ WE CRAFT: www.notperfectlinen.com
Sorting out my linen collection.... ...being inspired by Trish's fabulous recent posts Trouvais: here * ...and being finally motivated to make an inventory by going through the whole collection, distributed, stored in cupboards, chests, drawers, trunks, and.....and.... ...in the house, the barn...just everywhere * here we go... ...to the Swedish cupboard, filled with antique and vintage textiles/fabrics, table cloths, sets of napkins, kitchen/guest towels, bits and pieces.... ...and...and...and... "Monsieur", pretending to assist ??? In fact - he's probably only looking for a hole to snuggle up in... ...or he just likes to annoy me...?!? * pieces of antique textiles, roll of French damask linen for napkins in its original ecru color (image shows the color correctly) 19th tablecloths in banquette sizes..... 19th French linen damask for - at least - 12 large napkins, 65cm - 25 1/2" wide but could be perfect for a few stunning table runners, or.... * Table cloths in linen damask, between 4 and 5 meters long * * * 19th century French ticking and 20th vintage fabric * Serviettes de visage late 19th French guest/toilette towels in fine linen/silk damask * * "Rough and Smooth" Mid-19th century home loomed German farmers linen, early 19th century French ticking and 1980s Italian silk damask * German Art Nouveau hand/kitchen towels, around 1900 * monogrammed French linen Draps French late 19th century drap in very fine fil de lin and superb embroidery with a very large monogram ML in the size of 39cm, 15 1/2" wide x 21cm, 8 1/2" high * * Fil de lin, late 19th century with an exceptional large monogram CD 39cm - 15 1/2" wide by 34cm - 13 1/2" high Update: SOLD - Thank you! * Drap du mariage, 19th century * French 19th pillow shams in ecru color * * Set of 24 German kitchen towels, 19th home loomed pure linen the irregularities in the weave are good signs that it was really home loomed! Truly original trousseau pieces! * roll of 19th German home loomed hemp and french linen damask napkins * Old tassels.... * all kinds of charming objects, * ...laces... ...and trimmings, passementerie Having taken out a few pieces for photographing.... like this very rare roll of home loomed wooly hemp from the Bearn region - North Basque, South-West France ....and turned my back only for a few minutes.... ...???... ...he is a real rotter !!! "out, OUT !!!..." ".....don't look at me so muffig"! finally... :-) By the way - as one can see his coat is slowly growing back after the major operation on his leg in December. Sorry for 'inserting' Oskar all the time, but he's always poodling around me... ...especially when it comes to the linen business.... and these photos were taken while I worked on the cupboard, yes! I guess - we all need a break by now.... and I'll continue with Part 2 in a few days time, together with a short guide-line for buying old linen. For further information and/or any inquiries please contact Here a brief preview: hand dyed 19th French chanvre - hemp and linen * French hemp - waiting to be washed, dyed, or.... * 'Kelsch' * * * German mangle cloths 19th century German grain hemp grain sacks * French linen chemises genuine German printed grain sacks * 19th French linen and hemp ...and plenty more Part 2 will also include a short guide line for buying old linen ***** *** Dear readers and blogger friends, Finally, on a personal note, about an existing concern I have with visiting all your beautiful and interesting posts as well as writing comments: About 4 weeks ago I had a not funny adventure on the ice in our courtyard :-( Not going into details, but the result - I could hardly sit at the desk for any length of time, neither moving around as usual nor doing proper work... ...and just managed to write 3 posts since then. To add to that, due to the exceptionally low temperatures, minus 13 - 18 degrees, for nearly 3 weeks in February, our garden has taken a terrible hammering and is crying out for attention !!! * Please, don't feel neglected by me, as occupied I'll be for the next few weeks with my linen inventory, gardening and other matters here at La Pouyette, I will definitely try to visit all your blogs to read and enjoy your posts. I do need about 20 to 30 minutes for each blog/post to read proper and not just overflying. And then sometimes there are links, and "schwupp-di-wupp" one hour is easily gone.... I guess we all now it. But - you all are in my mind! * To give you an idea of what we have to "deal" with..... ...here are only a few of badly damaged shrubs, small trees... My poor Myrthe... I'm devastated! our small olive trees... ...loosing all their leaves this is how the look normally in winter before the terrible "Sibirian" cold this year (photo taken last year in February) :-( no comment :-( * Oleander... burned leaves.... * and these shrubs are completely gone.... this image shows them 8 weeks ago when they were still alive ! A bientôt.... I like to thank you all for your friendly and lovely comments, your empathy, and your concern regarding Oskar's 'case'. It means a lot to me. Merci beaucoup! *** Monday, 12th March - short update: Lovely surprises.... Flock of cranes - wild gooses... ...coming from their winter quartier in the South... ....heading to the North I LOVE the sound ! patches of wild violets creeping all over... ...amongst the stone walls... ...around the trees sedum has survived ...and a lovely humble bird... ...enjoying spring! Simple little things - giving my great pleasure on a Monday morning! Which you all a wonderful and sunny week! see also: Monogrammed French Linen Draps here
What can I say about Sophie Digard?? The first time I saw one of her scarves in a shop window in New York, I stopped dead on the sidewalk and was compelled to go inside to see what it was I was looking at. Her scarves seem almost impossibly intricate, audacious and bafflingly beautiful. Sophie Digard lives and designs in Paris. She began her company in 1999. Fibers are made and dyed to her specifications in France and then are shipped to her workshop in Madagascar where they are hand crocheted, knitted. embroidered and woven into unique works of art. Her work is in great demand worldwide and we feel fortunate to receive orders of her beautiful scarves and bags twice a year (in the Fall and Spring). Her work literally flies out of our shop when it arrives and we always feel reluctant to see it go because we so much enjoy just looking at it. Click on the image to see product description, sizes available, and how to purchase an item.
Sophie Digard kennen we van haar frele, kantachtige gehaakte sjaals met de vele kleurtjes, maar wisten jullie dat ze ook prachtige geborduurde sjaals maakt.
UNASU is very pleased to be working in collaboration with Jung Yul Park, a pojagi artist and master of traditional Korean embroidery. Mrs. Park's considerable accomplishments extend to the beginning of her career in the late 1960's in Korea. For years she taught traditional Korean embroidery and maintained her own design studio. Along with Park's studio experience, she also lectured at nationally sponsored conventions and researched Traditional Palace Costumes of the Chosun Dynasty, which was funded by Korea's National Cultural Committee. She also curated annual textile exhibitions in Seoul. In 1991 Mrs. Park emigrated to the United States and subsequently established her own studio, Kyu Jang Gak, whose aim is to promote traditional Korean embroidery and needlework through instructional classes and exhibitions. For more information on Mrs. Park and her work, please [email protected] www.unasu.com/pojagi
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll have seen that I'm a big fan of crocheted garments made with linen yarn. It's a much different experience from using animal fiber or acrylic yarns, but while there can be some difficulties, there are also lots of fun benefits! Below, I'm sharing some tips for working with linen yarn.
From Libeco Home, our favorite Belgian linen company, these multi-use, tweedy herringbone linen textiles are handwoven in sophisticated neutral hues of black, tobacco, ivory and flax, and are bordered on both ends with a lovely soft fringe. This "Fouta" has been pre-washed, lending it a soft yet dense hand, and making it a really beautiful textile. Handwoven Belgian Linen Fouta - Tack StripePerfect as a luxurious bath towel, a beach towel, a table cover, a throw tossed on the back of a chair, or even as a personal wrap.71"l x 43"w Handwoven Belgian Linen Hand Towel - Tack StripeThe perfect hand or guest towel. Full Stop.27"l x 21.5"w Handwoven Belgian Linen Guest Towel - Tack StripePerfectly sized as a guest towel or even as a placemat.21"l x 14"w 100% LinenMachine Wash Cold, Gentle CycleMade in Belgium
What can I say about Sophie Digard?? The first time I saw one of her scarves in a shop window in New York, I stopped dead on the sidewalk and was compelled to go inside to see what it was I was looking at. Her scarves seem almost impossibly intricate, audacious and bafflingly beautiful. Sophie Digard lives and designs in Paris. She began her company in 1999. Fibers are made and dyed to her specifications in France and then are shipped to her workshop in Madagascar where they are hand crocheted, knitted. embroidered and woven into unique works of art. Her work is in great demand worldwide and we feel fortunate to receive orders of her beautiful scarves and bags twice a year (in the Fall and Spring). Her work literally flies out of our shop when it arrives and we always feel reluctant to see it go because we so much enjoy just looking at it. Click on the image to see product description, sizes available, and how to purchase an item.
Per Kirkeby Het schilderij als oneindige herinnering Per Kirkeby, geboren in 1938, is de grootste Deense schilder van zijn generatie. Als gediplomeerd geoloog nam hij deel aan wetenschappelijke expedities in Groenland maar koos uiteindelijk voor een loopbaan als schilder. Per Kirkeby schildert landschappen in de geest van een romantisch natuurwetenschapper. Het is niet zozeer de visuele gelijkenis die hem fascineert, maar wel de werking van geologische krachten die de natuur voortdurend vormen. Die werking vertaalt hij naar de handeling van het schilderen: de verf wordt in verschillende lagen opgebouwd, weer afgeschraapt om ze opnieuw aan te brengen. Geologische processen vinden een vertaling in de picturale sedimentlagen van het schilderij. Hij beschouwt het landschap als een diagram van ons denken over de natuur, en citeert gulzig uit de kunstgeschiedenis, niet als historicus, maar vanuit een zelfbespiegelend engagement. Een intuïtieve expressie heeft voor hem alleen betekenis als het zich kan verantwoorden op voorheen uitgeprobeerde prototypes en culturele conventies. Kunst als een eindeloze herinnering. Als een utopist streeft hij desondanks naar dat onmogelijke moment tussen waarneming en beeldvorming waar de herinnering geen rol kan spelen. Alsof er een onbevangen ogenblik bestaat in de waarneming waar geen enkele herinnering, geen enkele culturele structuur het echte zien van de natuur kan hinderen. Tegen beter weten in, men weet immers nooit of men ziet wat men ziet. Hij is ook een begenadigd schrijver/dichter en maakt regelmatig organische plastieken. Maar naast de schilderijen zijn het vooral de architectonische baksteensculpturen die de aandacht trekken. Hij slaagt erin een boeiende dialoog tussen architectuur en natuur te realiseren. In die mate dat het utilitair karakter van de architectuur in vraag wordt gesteld. Architectuur wordt dan zelf landschap, een gekristalliseerde structuur van ons denken over de natuur. Tekst-Brochure-Amarant.(Brussel-Kon.Musea Schone Kunsten-09/03/2012-Docent-Patrick Verlaak)
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Long shallow asymmetric triangle scarf is worked starting with a cast on of just four stitches. Knit on the diagonal and increasing stitches as you go, this two color shawl is knit using a simple slip stitch pattern while holding only one color per row. The color sections are broken up with a half linen stitch giving the shawl an overall lovely texture. This is a project that is easy and fun, but with enough interest to keep you going!! The pattern was designed and sized using a 100% New Zealand Polwarth DK yarn. However, it can be knit in any weight or type of yarn just realizing the size may be altered. Size 82 inches (208 cm) along the longest edge 16 inches (41 cm) at the deepest point Not including optional tassels. Yarn Color 1: One skein - 246yds/225m/100g Color 2: One skein - 246 yds/225m/100g Sample used Ewe2Yarn Polly-Anna DK 100% New Zealand Polwarth. Yarn estimates allow extra yardage for making tassels. Needles and Notions US size 6 (4mm) long circular needle to accommodate a large number of stitches (piece is worked flat), or needle size to obtain gauge. Darning needle Gauge 18 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked. I hope you have lots of fun with this!! Trudy
What can I say about Sophie Digard?? The first time I saw one of her scarves in a shop window in New York, I stopped dead on the sidewalk and was compelled to go inside to see what it was I was looking at. Her scarves seem almost impossibly intricate, audacious and bafflingly beautiful. Sophie Digard lives and designs in Paris. She began her company in 1999. Fibers are made and dyed to her specifications in France and then are shipped to her workshop in Madagascar where they are hand crocheted, knitted. embroidered and woven into unique works of art. Her work is in great demand worldwide and we feel fortunate to receive orders of her beautiful scarves and bags twice a year (in the Fall and Spring). Her work literally flies out of our shop when it arrives and we always feel reluctant to see it go because we so much enjoy just looking at it. Click on the image to see product description, sizes available, and how to purchase an item.
SKEINS: Main Color: 3 (4, 6) skeins of Purl Soho’s Season Alpaca; Contrast Color: 1 (1, 1) skein of Season Alpaca SIZES: 28–38 (40–50, 52–62) TO FIT: To fit approximate chest circumference of 28–38 (40–50, 52–62) -inch chest COLORS: MC, Dove Gray + CC, High Tide
Polygon shapes in soft neutral hues. Soft linen crochet scarf. Gentle scalloped edges.
*** for any inquiry please contact me: here *** * Individually dyed Linen and Hemp * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The famous German grain sacks" Just a few of my collection...... 'Heroldingen' - sold update: all sacks shown on this image are now sold! * Wonderful creations: Kimberley Fraser here 'Bridle chair' by Kimberley Fraser * update: sold sold update: sold update: sold sold sold sold update: sold update: sold update: sold update: sold update: all sacks shown here are sold! update: sold sold sold update: sold update: sold
What can I say about Sophie Digard?? The first time I saw one of her scarves in a shop window in New York, I stopped dead on the sidewalk and was compelled to go inside to see what it was I was looking at. Her scarves seem almost impossibly intricate, audacious and bafflingly beautiful. Sophie Digard lives and designs in Paris. She began her company in 1999. Fibers are made and dyed to her specifications in France and then are shipped to her workshop in Madagascar where they are hand crocheted, knitted. embroidered and woven into unique works of art. Her work is in great demand worldwide and we feel fortunate to receive orders of her beautiful scarves and bags twice a year (in the Fall and Spring). Her work literally flies out of our shop when it arrives and we always feel reluctant to see it go because we so much enjoy just looking at it. Click on the image to see product description, sizes available, and how to purchase an item.
This Linen Scarf Shawl is a great summer accessory, wearable every day, on special events or even on the beach. It is made of earth brown 100% natural linen thread, lightweight, comfortable, breathing and pleasant to skin. The approximate measurements - 224*61 cm or 88*24 inches Please, hand wash it separately in a lukewarm water, lay flat to dry and iron with steam if necessary. I ship internationally. These shawls are available also in many different other colours, please, check my linen shawl section for that - https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaimaShop?section_id=6955705&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1 The item was made by me in a pet-free and smoke-free house on my knitting machine Please, convo me about all questions that might arise. I will gladly accept custom orders. Thank you for visiting my store and enjoy your stay here!
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