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Embroidery & Needlework Fabric - Evenweave and Linens

Next to Some Fabric Colours I have listed the closest DMC colour that matches the fabric.
 
Belgium linen
Woven from a tightly spun thread which gives this fabric a more open and sheer look.  Use for counted work and ideal for pulled and withdrawn techniques.
36 count
  available in
Antique White, Ivory and Natural 140 cm wide $89.30 mtr
Fat Qtr 50 x 69 cm $27.60
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $12.30
 
30 count
  available in
Antique White, Natural 140 cm wide $76.00 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $21.00
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $10.50
 
26 count
  available in
Antique White, Natural 140 cm wide $75.95 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $21.00
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $10.50
 
 
Darning Net or Filet Net
100% cotton
  6 hpi
Used for Filet Net work this is a large hole machine made net, the count relates to holes per inch. Available in White
160 cm wide $51.20 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x78 cm $14.50
Fat 1/8 50x39 cm $7.10
Fat 1/16 25x39 cm $3.55
 
 
Elixar linen
 30 count These linens have a very tightly spun thread and a more open looking weave, similar to Belgium and Permin linens. Available in the following colours.
 
Bisque   Similar to Permin Lambswool but with no fleck close to DMC 3033
Gainsborough   Similar to Permin Waterlilies, paler than DMC 3023
Corn Silk   Pale yellow closest DMC colour is 3047
Byron Bay   Have not seen this yet but am told is close to DMC 931
Navajo White   A very very pale grey mauve close to DMC 453
Moccasin   Grey Mauve close in colour to DMC 452
140 cm wide $71.20 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $19.70
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $9.90
 
 
Graziano linens
Bisso linen
  42 count
This is a very fine transparent Italian linen by Graziano, ideal for shadow work, fine white work etc.

available in

White or  Ecru 180 cm wide $156.75 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x90 cm $43.30
Fat 1/8 50x45 cm $21.65
 
Ricamo linen
  45 count
A very closely woven Italian linen by Graziano it makes an ideal fabric for very fine counted work as well as cutwork, schwalm embroidery etc.

available in

White or Ecru 180 cm wide $126.05 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x90 cm $34.65
Fat 1/8 50x45 cm $17.35
 
Ricamo Nuovo
  38 count
Another beautiful fabric from Graziano with similar characteristics to 45 count Ricamo but of course a bigger count

available in

White or Ecru 180 cm wide $158.40 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x90 cm $43.30
Fat 1/8 50x45 cm $21.65
 
 
Jobelan - 51% cotton 49% viscose blend
  28 count  A true even weave, is similar to Lugano but finer.  Available in a wide range of colours.

in stock

Ash Rose - DMC 761 140 cm wide $64.80 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $17.90
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $8.95
 
Martin Winkler Linen Band
Martin Winkler linen band This linen band comes with a Woven patterned border in an assortment of colours.
In Stock in White with White border
  28 count 8 cm wide $14.55 mtr
 
 
Permin Linens
These linens have a very tightly spun thread and a more open looking weave, as well as using them for Cross stitch they are ideal for Pulled and drawn thread work. The prices vary according to the colour

   32 count

Antique White 140 cm wide $85.90 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $23.60
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $11.80
 
   28 count Antique White and Natural 140 cm wide $80.70 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $22.30
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $11.15
 
Lambswool   A very versatile colour, it is a bleached back Natural linen close in colour to DMC 842, that suits a large range of projects.
Star sapphire   Pale Blue Green paler than DMC 3813
Twilight Blue   Deep grey blue close in colour to DMC 169.
Waterlilies   Pale Grey Green close to DMC 524 in colour
140 cm wide $91.20 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $25.20
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $12.60
 
18 count Natural 140 cm wide $73.15 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $20.20
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $10.10
 
Permin Hardanger fabric  100% cotton
This fabric has 2 threads next to each other in both directions and is quite stiff in its finish.
    22 count White 150 cm wide $64.95 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x75 cm $17.85
Fat 1/8 50x37 cm $8.95
 
 
Primke Designs hand-dyed Linen and Lugano go to Primke Designs fabrics page
 
Silk Gauze from Au Ver a Soie
40, 48 & 56 count 33 x 33 cm $43.70
10 x 10 cm $5.10
 
 
Zweigart Fabrics
Belfast linen 3609
  32 count
This is the finest of the Zweigart linens most commonly uses for counted work it has a pronounced slub and tight weave.  Available in a range of colours.
140 cm wide $94.55 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $26.00
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $13.00
 
Cashel linen 3281
  28 count
Another of the Zweigart linens and again with pronounced slub and tight weave.  Available in a large range of colours.
140 cm wide $94.55 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $26.00
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $13.00
 
Dublin linen 3604
  25 count
 

available in

White, Antique white and Cream 140 cm wide $79.85 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $21.95
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $10.95
 
Lugano 3835
  25 count
This Cotton 52%, Model 48% blend fabric is a true even weave ideal for Cross stitch and Hardanger etc
Available in a wide range of colours.

in stock

Antique White 101, Cream 252, Moss Green 618 (DMC 524), Wedgwood 501 (DMC 159)
140 cm wide $70.40 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $19.35
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $9.70
 
Cork linen 3340
  19 count
This is a very heavy coarse weave linen from Zweigart, available in a limited range of colours.

in stock

White 100 140 cm wide $118.70 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x69 cm $32.65
Fat 1/8 35x50 cm $16.30
 
Ann Cloth  7588
  18 count
This fabric is now only available in white
 
Huckaback or Gerstenkorn  3331 This 100% cotton Huck fabric has 7.5 pairs of floating threads per inch of fabric on the front going in both directions. Available in White or Cream

in stock

White 100 170 cm wide $88.25 mtr
Fat Qtr 50x85 cm $24.25
Fat 1/8 42x50 cm $12.15
 

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