by dlmds 30 Mar 2008

Ruthie, I read about the homespun fabric you like to embroidery. I am interested where you get it, as I like the linen look. I tryed to find out where you are, your profile does not say. Thanks,

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by shirlener88 31 Mar 2008

dlmds, I am with you - I don't know the difference between fabric for anything - Hehehe! I know you got some help here - so I am just leaving you a *!

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by ruthie 30 Mar 2008

Wow, dlmds, this question had been and gone by the time I got here! I don't know what you would call homespun in the US, sometimes we have different names for different fabrics - gets confusing! It's similar to calico, but a slightly looser weave, which makes it softer, it drapes better, and comes in a range of plain colors. Have a look at my project *Hummingbird Window*, (the easiest way to find it is to sort by flowers), that is stitched on *seaded homespun*, which gives it a slight country look. Thanks to everyone who answered, hugs and flowers to you all.

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by sandralochran 30 Mar 2008

Ruthie should be awake!!! I am .Don't you have Homespun aross there ? We will just have to send some aross. It is in plain colours only I used a lot in quilting and for backing

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by lorettag28 30 Mar 2008

dlmds, it is a waiting game with Ruthie you know, she is sleeping when we are awake and awake when we are sleeping. Wait Wait Wait, on Ruthie. HaHa A flower for you dlmds.

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shirlener88 by shirlener88 31 Mar 2008

Loretta, all that humor and Ruthie didn't even respond - Hehehe! *4U

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by libster2896 30 Mar 2008

Hello, If Ruthie is smart and is in Australia, she is still in bed right now. But as the kids have me up, maybe I can help. Homespun is what lots of quilters use for their plain colours and is great to embroider on. It is 100% cotton and I am wondering if it is the same thing that folks here refer to as muslin. Quite often muslin here is very lightweight loose weave, but it can be a bit heavier. Homespun is a tighter weave and quite a stable fabric. It does have a linen look about it.

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by letvia 30 Mar 2008

Here is another link

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dlmds by dlmds 30 Mar 2008

Thank you letvia.

lorettag28 by lorettag28 30 Mar 2008

Now at 2974! HaHa

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by letvia 30 Mar 2008

Look at this page

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dlmds by dlmds 30 Mar 2008

Thank you again. I will check these both.

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by letvia 30 Mar 2008

Ruthie is from Australia :-) Flower and XoXo

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dlmds by dlmds 30 Mar 2008

I thought she was Aussie, however, was not sure. Hugs and flowers for you. Want to see you get that big 3000. You have sure earned it!!!

lorettag28 by lorettag28 30 Mar 2008

She is at 2971, now.

shirlener88 by shirlener88 31 Mar 2008

Now she is at 3039!

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