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A new week and a new project.

As much as I LOVE the look of linen and linen blend fabrics I have found that they aren't always the easiest to work with. The open weave and the bulkier weight of traditional linen fabrics can make patchwork sewing more difficult, quilts heavy and garment less practical.

I was recently introduced to the range of Melange Yarn Dyed (Chambray) Cottons by Lecien (Melange meaning: a varied mixture, and chambray meaning: a cloth with a white weft and a colored warp). Well that makes sense.

Melange Yarn Dyed fabrics by Lecien are 100 per cent cotton with the cross weave creating a textured appearance much like traditional linen. These fabrics are similar in weight, and wash, press, cut and sew like standard quilting cotton.

I have pieced this simple quilt top - combining the yarn dyed fabric with Liberty Tana Lawn and as well as quilting cottons. The quilt top came together quickly and I enjoyed the fabric play ~ red, white, black, and a touch of pink.

I am keen to add texture and detail with the quilting. I think the quilting stitches will further emphasize the quality and the weave of the fabric ... you will want to touch it.

More soon.
Rita

RELEVANT LINKS:
The Finished Quilt - A Classic Patchwork Quilt
Melange Yarn Dyed Fabrics from Polka Dot Tea Fabrics (available in natural, black, blue and red).