IL019 All-purpose Montana Grape Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2), Width 58"
The dusty, muted warmth of MONTANA GRAPE Linen was the ideal backdrop for Paul Gauguin's rustic scenes, conveying sun-soaked tracks of earth, dry flowers, or the shadowy layered depths of human skin.
A leader in the French Post-Impressionist oeuvre, Gauguin heightened colors so he could transcend reality, combining this dreamy shade of purple with feverish jungle greens that together transport us into a magical, otherworldly place.
He observed with fascination, "Colour! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams."
At a medium weight of 5.3 ounces this 58 inch wide 100% linen is versatile enough to be referred to as an All Purpose or Do it All linen. With its smooth look and tighter weave, this linen is neither sheer or heavy, but just the right in-between weight you will need for a variety of projects.
The cloth is Softened so we have added a softener to give it a silkier hand. The fabric has not been laundered so shrinkage will still have to be taken into consideration (shrinkage depends on fabric weave and laundering method).
Fabric specifications:
| Article | IL019 All-Purpose |
| Content | 100% Linen |
| Type | PLAIN WEAVE |
| Color | MONTANA GRAPE |
| Width | 58 inch |
| Weight | 5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Thread size warp | 17.9 |
| Thread size weft | 17.9 |
| Thread count warp | 46 |
| Thread count weft | 37 |
This fabric is available in FS Signature Finish
View FabricCustomer Questions and Answers
Will this come back in stock?
F|S Team
We have in stock IL019 Montana Grape but different finish FS Signature Finish . Signature Finish has gone through a hot wash process with softener to make it super soft and most of the shrinkage has been removed.
What color thread works well with this color Montana grape?
F|S Team
Gutermann Retail color 948 is a close match.
I'm a regular customer, but I NEVER get your 38 percent off sales in my email. I check spam, regular email, etc. I have complained about this in the past and you assure me I am on you email list and should be getting the specials. What could be happening? This is so frustrating that I am probably not going to buy from fabrics-store again although I have been very happen with your fabric in the past. This should be easy to solve from your side!
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We have checked into this again and on our end and we are showing that all emails we are sending are being received into your inbox . There are 2 things - Your provider Hotmail /Outlook , for whatever reason, is not allowing or whitelisting us into your inbox, so please check with them to see what the issue is on their end so they can resolve this for you. Also in reviewing your account you never opted in to receive our emails so this could also be the reason so I have subscribed you to see if this is part of the issue . I have emailed you the timestamp showing the email for today's special was sent to you and a link to the sale so you can take advantage of the sale.
I love the softness of the purple color and the softness of the fabric. Washes beautifully, so easy to sew.
I love this colour, it's not primary, not harsh nor shallow, it's soft deep and subtle and I love it with sanguine.
I just received this fabric. I missed the super sale on it a week ago because I was traveling but bought it anyway at full price because the color looked so beautiful and I was afraid it would "go away" and not be available (I hadn't seen it before). There have been lots of comments about what the real color is so here's my 2 cents' worth. It looks exactly like what it appeared to be on the sale email. It is not bluish nor light as in some posted photos, nor is it "just gray." It is a soft grape color that one might describe as faded grape. Some have said it looks gray predominantly; I don't agree that it has a gray tone but it is a tone that is achieved using black to change the pure color instead of white - it is a "dark" rather than "light" in quilters' lingo. It is a very soft color, not bold nor bright. I am not sure what I will make - a long jumper or a jacket of some sort perhaps. I bought three yards to have some options.
I absolutely love this deep dusty purple linen...so soft and drapey...it's perfect. Kudos also to the staff who facilitated a change in destination address en route...so appreciated!
This color is one of the most beautiful shade of an almost smokey plum. Perfect, natural, earthy. I don't know what I will make with it yet, perhaps an apron to start. I do hope the come out with the heavier weight.
Color of actual fabric received does not come close to the color as shown in the advertisement. Very disappointed.
F|S Team
I am sorry you were not happy with the color shown. Sometimes, since monitors can vary, the colors may not be as expected which is why we have a 30 day return policy so you can return the linen for a full fabric refund or a new color. I will email you directly our return policy.
When this color came out, I knew I had to make something with it but didn't know yet what. I decided on Vogue 9363 Tunic, and it was a great choice. I am getting so many compliments on this make. The linen just takes it up several notches so that people think I paid a lot at a boutique for this garment.
I made a pair of slacks with this and made a Fabric Store jacket in Shadow Gray. The colors compliment each other really well. So love your linen!
BEAUTIFUL SHADE OF DUSTY PURPLE!
I am looking forward to making a parti-colored, early period SCA under- tunic with some Strong Blue and some trim of Monument Gray. I can't wait to sew it up! It already washed up beautifully.
It's hard to accurately portray the color in a pic. It is truly the color of a "red" grape in the market, when it still has that dusty coating. Like a faded plum. Though technically purple, this would be a great addition to a natural-toned wardrobe
Shirt dress coulotte jumpsuit. The pattern is one I drafted. It features puma buttons from New Zealand. They were given to me by a fellow hakake weaving student. I learned about Fabric-store from another new friend. I met her and many other amazing ladies at NAK Sewing studio in Tucson.
I love the color and feel of this fabric (IL019 Montana Grape, softened)! Here's my version of McCall's 7284, view A high-low top.The only thing that could make it better would be to use this color in the more flowing handkerchief weight.
I so love IL019 Montana Grape - the color is dusky and a bit mysterious. And it works beautifully for my variation on the Megan Nielsen Brumby Skirt. The fabric falls perfectly from the gathers and large pockets, and the topstitching is a perfect accent. My favorite skirt! Lots of sewing notes and pics on my blog post, Coco's Loft.
I read at others comment and see that some persons mention the color. As what I have experience with colors sample and real ones, very often, the colors seems to be lighter in photo than in real. Anyway, the tone is the same, but the brightness often differs. Just love this Montana Grape tone!
I have drawn this blouse from a Simplicity dress pattern of 1990. I think this color is just beautiful, a kind of neutral one which goes with everything! Love it!!
I am so in love with this mysterious color. I'm calling it raisin mud patina because naming colors is fun. I already had a tunic in this middle weight linen, but when I discovered the Demeter Dress pattern from Anna Allen, I knew I needed one in this earthy, greyed-down, barely purple purple. My artist mom talked me into leaving the hemline long, so this dress will be versatile. I can dress it up with nicer sandals, a statement necklace or shawl or just bum around the beach or farmer's market in it.
This dress is beautiful! Do you mind sharing the pattern you used??
This is the Demeter Dress by Anna Allen patterns. I lowered the bust dart 1.5 inches to correspond exactly with the apex of my own bust. I have made this dress at least three times, once or twice with sleeves. It's wonderful.
Dirndle using Folkwear pattern and Montana' Grape med. weight linen.
We are all spending more time at home these days so finding a comfortable outfit to lounge in style is more essential than ever. We tested the new Merchant & Mills Sunday Dressing Gown pattern for you and we can say that it might be just the perfect fit! You can read more about this project here: blog.fabrics-store.com/2021/09/30/pattern-review-sunday-dressing-gown-by-merchant-mills-in-midweight-linen/
Vogue 9363 in Montana Grape. I LOVE it!
loved working with this color and fabric - whipped up a jumpsuit hack of the V1735 dress and am in LOVE :)
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