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Homegrown Linen: Transforming Flaxseed into Fibre
Homegrown Linen: Transforming Flaxseed into Fibre
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An incredible resource for flax and linen fans, by a Canadian author! Discover how to sustainably grow linen yarn right at home. Uncover how to cultivate flax, remove the fibers, and prep for spinning.
Homegrown Linen is an instructional and practical book about gardening, self-sufficiency, and crafting yarn. Perfect for learners of all levels - from yarn beginners to advanced spinners.
Discover:
– how to grow flax for fibre
– how to adapt growing techniques to your conditions using permaculture techniques
– how to create a personalized fibre flax variety
– how to process fibre from straw
– the tools for creating linen
– tips and tricks for working with linen
– other uses for flax
Author: Raven Ranson. Illustrations by Tracy Wandling. Published by Crowing Hen Farm. Softcover, 107 pages. Loads of black-and-white illustrations as well as a section of colour photos.