Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth

by Linda Heinrich

Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic dyeing, and weaving and finishing linen cloth. 233 color photos and 156 black and white photos and drawings reveal the characteristics of linen and emphasize its practical use. An inspirational chapter includes 15 articles by Canadian and American weavers and photographs of the artists' works. Throughout...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764334662
• ISBN13: 9780764334665
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.7" x 11.0"