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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl

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Kim
Rutherfordton NC
USA
486 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 2:11:09 PM

What the heck is "homespun" anyway? I thought it was just the old look of the fabric (something I might see in Olson's Store, for example)...

Kim in NC

Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl

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Georgann
Midlothian VA
1476 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 2:23:54 PM

Homespun is a woven fabric. The pattern is woven not printed. I have only seen varities of checked homespun.

Online definition:

Noun 1. homespun fabric - a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with homespun yarn
homespun "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress"
russet - a reddish brown homespun fabric

Here is a nice photo and definition:
http://www.sticksnstitches.com/fabrics/index.htm

I love homespun. I am working with it on a project right now.

Hope this helps and it is not a stupid question!
G

http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings!

suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl

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Clare
Tyler Hill PA
USA
806 Posts

Posted - Feb 22 2007 : 04:30:03 AM

usually, homespun is loosely woven. If you use it in quilts of clothing articles, it is best to prewash it.

i have stripes in homespun as well as plaids and gingham.

They add a homey touch to quilts and make great aprons.

Country girl in NE PA

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