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How to identify homespun linen.
EARLY AMERICAN LIFE Feb 1993 (v.24#1) pg. 39

Swatch collection of linen fabrics. (1) Light-weight fabric in Bronson lace. (2) Jacket-weight fabric that combines plain weave and 2/2 basket weave in a checkerboard pattern. (3) Jacket- or skirt-weight fabric in plain weave checks. (4) Jacket-weight pinstriped fabric with squares of vertical stripes.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1989 (v.10#2) pg. 19, 75

Special issue focusing on linen. Includes a history of linen in 18th and 19th century America and a linen resource guide to what yarns are available and where to find them.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1989 (v.10#2) pg. 19
Added Info HANDWOVEN May-Jun 1989 (v.10#3) pg. 7

Weaving and sewing linen garments. Suggestions on weave structures, fabric finishing, edge protection and seam finishes.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1989 (v.10#2) pg. 25

Weaving with linen. Suggestions on selecting a yarn and a weave structure with the proper sett. Warping and weaving considerations are discussed along with solutions to common difficulties. Finishing methods are suggested, along with a Swedish method for handling napkins so they do not have to be ironed.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1989 (v.10#2) pg. 39

Linen ticking woven in a 2/1 twill.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1989 (v.10#2) pg. 56

The measure of linen yarns. An explanation of the size number and suggested plain-weave setts.
HANDWOVEN Mar-Apr 1997 (v.18#2) pg. 50

Elegant cutwork to rejuvenate old linens or to trim new linens. Includes instructions for placemats, napkins, bun warmer, hand towel, lingerie bag, pillowcase, and a lampshade.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Fall 1980 (v.25#3) pg. 102, 186

Tips on working cross-stitch on linen fabric.
NEEDLEWORDS Winter 1990 (v.8#4) pg. 19

Tips for handling linen during weaving and ways to wash linen fabric so it will become soft. Includes two eight-harness drafts for linen placemats.
SHUTTLE, SPINDLE & DYEPOT #76 Fall 1988 (v.19#4) pg. 35

Two methods for bleaching linen yarn or fabric. (1) Grass bleaching which relies on sunlight. (2) Chemical bleaching using household bleach or swimming pool bleach (calcium hypochlorite).
SPIN-OFF Summer 1992 (v.16#2) pg. 78

Easy and elegant linen. A look at its properties, hem and seam finish options, prelaundering, underlinings, pattern selection, design elements (topstitching, pleats, gathers, bound buttonholes, piping, slot seams and godets).
THREADS #65 Jun-Jul 1996 pg. 32

The weaving of linen. Suggestions on ways to handle the warp and weaving, along with ideas on selection of weave structure.
WEAVER'S JOURNAL #26 Fall 1982 (v.7#2) pg. 18

Chemical dying of linen. Includes recipe for bleaching and methods for top dyeing and percentage ratio dyeing.
WEAVER'S JOURNAL #26 Fall 1982 (v.7#2) pg. 23

A brief history of linen and assorted facts about linen.
WEAVER'S JOURNAL #26 Fall 1982 (v.7#2) pg. 46

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