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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

The Linen Quest: a comparison


The Linen Quest is finally back! A little while ago I promised to provide a better comparison of colour so here's a little peek into my notebook. The white background should give a better comparison.

Ok, so working down each page:


1. This swatch is from a remnant I picked up a few years ago from Ewan Gardams which has since closed down and I was never able to find the same linen there again so I haven't reviewed it and not sure how helpful a review of it would be anyway. However, if I find something similar then I will.

2. Thea & Sami reviewed here.

3. Duckcloth - review from a fellow blogger coming soon! If you're in Australia and you want the superbuzzy linen (medium weight) I would suggest getting this one instead. It's the same colour and weight.

4. Sckafs - review coming soon!

5. Tessuti (white) - review coming soon!


6. Quilt Fabric Delights reviewed here.

7. Tessuti (fawn) - review coming soon!

8. Superbuzzy reviewed here.

9. Kelani reviewed here.

10. Duckcloth hemp - review coming soon! I'll also be reviewing the Duckcloth organic cottons.

If there is a linen listed here that you are desperate to hear more about leave a comment and I'll review it first.

Have you purchased linen recently? Would you like to be a guest blogger for The Linen Quest? Leave me a comment with your details or contact me directly via the email contact in my sidebar to take part!
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15 comments:

  1. KylieJuly 15, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    Fabulous resource Rebecca - thank you so much!
    :) K

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  2. Little mimooJuly 15, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Great article Rebecca! I will eb sure to post an update about mathilda's market next week and I think I will be all marketed out by then! :-)

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  3. SandrineJuly 15, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Great Rebecca! I am looking for Linen voile would you have come across something like that in your study?;)

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  4. TaniaJuly 15, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    Hearty thanks to you for all your starlet researchings!

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  5. handmaidenJuly 15, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    thanks rebecca for all yr hard work, hoping to use this in the future when i do some Zakka craft

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  6. jennaJuly 16, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Amazing - those samples are all so gorgeous!

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  7. edward and lillyJuly 16, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Thanks everyone.

    Sandrine, I haven't come across linen voile but if I do I'll let you know. You could try tessuti.com.au as they have a great range of beautiful fabric.

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  8. Cath @ chunkychookyJuly 16, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    this is a great help! thanks!!!

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  9. PetaJuly 16, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    incase you were wondering gardems hasn't closed down, its moved to indooroopilly.

    also i think there is one in toowoomba.

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  10. edward and lillyJuly 16, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks Peta, I had no idea! I clearly need to get out into the burbs more :)

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  11. LinenKids.comJuly 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Good article! I love it. Linen is my favorite fabric, it is natural and i like to wear environment friendly clothes.

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  12. MichelleJuly 17, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Perfect! I love linens and have wondered about the differences. I'm curious about the linen/cotton from Ink and Spindle http://shop.inkandspindle.com.au/products/natural-unbleached-linen-cotton

    Have you tried it at all?

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  13. edward and lillyJuly 17, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Thank you so much Michelle, I didn't realise they were selling this. I will definitely be buying some. It looks lovely!

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  14. marelleAugust 11, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    WHAAAAAT!
    Ewan Gardams has closed down?! i had no idea...although, i haven't been into the city for yonks!

    that's so sad....i always loved seeing their window displays.

    ...oh well.
    :(

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  15. EFebruary 20, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    Linen has got to be my favorite texture. And this roundup makes me really happy.

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