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What if I told you, you could own a designer quality dress, without having to pay designer prices? Well if you don’t believe me, let me tell you about something that happened to me yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, my wife and I decided to go look around at the different brands and see which designers are…

Not too long ago I got a hold of a very passionate creator, Pedro Altamirano. At 68 years old, Pedro has been doing embroidery for over 30 years, has work in all seven continents, and has no plans on stopping any time soon! Since the Summer of 1977, Pedro Altamirano has focused his embroidery talent…

Are you interested in American Civil War re-enactment? Are you wondering where to begin, as far as getting an authentic costume for the occasion? Well, if so, you should first learn a bit about the importance of linen during the American Civil War. During the American Civil War, linen fabric was used for clothing for…

It is the 4th of July week and everyone is getting ready for a weekend of fun. To add to the fun we have cut the prices on two popular linens the IL020 and the IL019 by 15%. That’s right, you can get yards and yards of different color linen fabric for as little as…

This summer weight handkerchief linen is guaranteed to keep your body cool and dry even in the most humid hot climates. Woven out of fine thread, 3.5 ounces per yard linen is a perfect choice for summer days and nights. It is thin, soft and silky, but durable enough to hold up to daily washes….

Whether you are just starting out in the world of Middle Ages era re-enactment or you have been doing re-enactments for years, the one thing that should stick out in your mind is authenticity.  There is nothing worse than showing up at a re-enactment in inappropriate clothes.  It can ruin the entire mood of the…

What a better way to start your projects than with great savings on these gorgeous fabrics! You have heard of the very exclusive Jacquard weave linen fabrics. Silky and durable, this fabric is on the crafters most wanted list any time of year. Jacquards, to some better known as Damask fabrics, are made by using…

I am thrilled to email you about the new fabric shipment that has just arrived. IL020 – 3.5 ounces a yard 100% linen is one of the finest linen fabrics available in the world and it is here just in time for your summer projects. IL020, better known as Handkerchief linen, has an incredibly gentle…

Get the heaviest linen fabric yet and get it today while the promotion deal applies! Requests have been pouring in to add an even heavier fabric to the store selection and this long awaited super heavy fabric is finally available. 100% linen and 8 ounces a yard – IL090 is the answer to the heaviest…

A glance into the past. Patchwork has been known for centuries. It has been used together with other methods to create clothing and home décor. Some of the oldest patchwork pieces are dated as long as 3000 years ago. (I bet it was linen, that lasted that long 🙂 ). However the technique itself started…

IL020 -3.5 ounces a yard 100% linen is one of the finest linen fabrics available in the world and it is here now, just in time for your spring projects. IL020, better known as Handkerchief linen, has an incredibly gentle hand, is woven using fine, long staple threads and has very few slubs. The finesse…

Have you heard of our Doggie Bag Section? If you haven’t yet discovered this little oasis for bargain aficionados, let me point the way to additional savings on all in stock fabrics! Regular stock fabrics – sold right on the next page at regular price – here in the Doggie Bag Section are sold at…

Are you planning to attend a Renaissance re-enactment? If so, you should know a bit about Renaissance dress. A lot of clothing, during the Renaissance period, revolved around the use of linen. In the early part of the sixteenth century, dress was actually similar to medieval times. Early Renaissance women often wore a linen chemise….

Lovely Linen: A Guide for Sewing this Natural Fabric Dressy or casual, for a day at the office or a day on the boardwalk, garments made of natural linen are comfortable, versatile, and attractive. Natural linen has long been a fashionable choice for people wanting an easy-care, go-everywhere fabric. A linen dress or suit is…

– Attention: Want a total “point-and-click” online fabric store where you can buy top quality linen? Fabric With An Attitude. This Isn’t Your Grandma’s Tablecloth! Be A Part Of The Linen Revolution at Fabrics-Store.com – Plus, linen’s hidden health benefits finally revealed! As you shop for fabric for your next bed & bath, home decor,…