IL002 Textured Jacquard Daisy Field Ivory-natural - 100% Linen Fabric - Very Heavy (9.4 oz/yd²), Width 65"

Washed and dried twice before cutting and sewing. This is beautiful fabric but only 4 stars as it is heftier than I prefer, even after washing. Hopefully, it will further soften with use.

I bought the Tetra pattern earlier for myself and to experiment on to see how it worked, shrank and softened. I liked it so much that when I found the Daisy pattern on sale I bought 5 yards to make into throws for Christmas gifts. I washed the tetra before sewing it, but decided to sew the Daisy throws first before washing. I also decided to fold the selvedge under rather than cutting it off to make wider borders on the daisy pieces. Both ways worked perfectly - they did not shrink up strangely or pucker with the selvedges left on, or by sewing first. I think I prefer sewing before washing because and the unwashed fabric is so stiff that it is very easy to cut and sew. I washed the throws three times to soften them before folding them, tying them with gros grain ribbons and giving them to my friends. They looked so great that I think my friends were relieved to hear that I had made them and not spent a fortune at West Elm!!

After washing and putting this through the dryer, the whole pattern just pops! Absolutely beautiful feel and drape for a more rustic fabric. A dream to sew.

I did not pre-wash because I was making pillow covers and don't expect it to be washed. The fabric is very course and rustic feeling, not soft like many linens. It is called "canvas" so maybe I should have known this. Maybe I will wash one pillow to see if it will soften and see how much shrinkage—and then try a smaller insert.

This fabric made a wonderful throw blanket. It adds a nice upscale look for my living room, not to mention a warm addition during these cool evenings. I am thinking of other projects for this wonderful fabric!

I plan to make a couple of Jacquard bags for creative work on the move. Because the colors reverse, I'll use the darker side as exterior, to show less soiling, which is great as the lighter side (inside) will make it easier to spot things inside the bag, Inner pockets to hold items like rug hook, scissors and notions like wool needle will still leave ample space for the rug I'm working on. And wool strips....

Over the weekend, I made a second set of 2 bath towels 2 hand towels, and 4 washcloths with this fabric. I just use a single "ply" and get all this out of two yards, edged with plain natural bias tape that I make. This thick linen softens considerably when washed and is so much more absorbent than cotton, it's just amazing for towels. I love the texture which is stimulating without being scratchy.

I wish I could give 5 stars to this gorgeous linen, and had I ordered with an abundance of caution I would have given it full stars. This fabric shrinks significantly, at least it did the way I prepped it with several wash/dry cycles prior to cutting. My fabric ended up at 55 inches width, a problem in that I planned to use a 60inch layout. I had to order 2 more yards, and even though it was only a short time between orders I must have hit a lot change, as the colors of both the light and dark portions are noticeably different on the fabric cuts. Since the robe is for myself it's a minor issue, but I know now to never assume that separately ordered pieces will match. Otherwise, the fabric is beautiful, has a soft texture where the flowers are highlighted, and drapes well for its weight.

This fabric is just so beautiful in every way - weight, to look at, how it 'falls'

Love this fabric.Especially that it is reversible itis so versite