Linen Textiles

Discover How Linen Curtains Can Function as Thermal Curtains
Discover How Linen Curtains Can Function as Thermal Curtains
In today's world, where energy efficiency and living comfort are becoming increasingly important, thermal curtains have proven to be a practical... more
Where Can You Buy Linen Curtains?
Where Can You Buy Linen Curtains?
Linen curtains, known for their natural look, breathability, and timeless charm, are a popular choice for homeowners and decorators alike. But where... more
Expert Tips: How do we sew linen curtains with lace?
Expert Tips: How do we sew linen curtains with lace?
Welcome to another masterclass session from Varvara Home. As avid lovers of exquisite handcraft, we're thrilled to pull back the curtain, revealing... more
Ready Made Linen Curtains VS Custom Made Curtains
Ready Made Linen Curtains VS Custom Made Curtains
Imagine stepping into a room. The first things you notice are the beautiful, flowing curtains that drape elegantly from the ceiling to the floor. You... more
9 Ideas: How to lengthen linen curtains after shrinkage
9 Ideas: How to lengthen linen curtains after shrinkage
The linen curtains have shrunk after washing and have become too short. What can be done? Here are some ideas to solve this problem.There are many... more
Drilling-free window or door frame installation of your Roman blinds: this is how
Drilling-free window or door frame installation of your Roman blinds: this is how
To install Roman blinds without drilling into a window or door frame, a set of special elements is used. The set includes element A (attached to the... more
How to install a linen Roman blind?
How to install a linen Roman blind?
We have prepared this article for our clients who have ordered a Roman blind and need assistance with installation. Along with the blind, you will... more
Unexpected union: linen and silk blend fabric
Unexpected union: linen and silk blend fabric
High-quality, real linen is a noble natural fabric that is often called "northern silk". The process of creating linen fabric is not at all easy and... more
Fun acrylic paintings on our reusable linen bags
Fun acrylic paintings on our reusable linen bags
Today we’d like to share one more acrylic paint art experience we’ve had on natural linen. For painting on linen fabric this time we chose our... more
Painting on fabric with acrylic paint: personalized linen
Painting on fabric with acrylic paint: personalized linen
Many people know that anything you can create with your hands is a great way to unleash your creativity. However, not every one of us will be... more
What's a monogram?
What's a monogram?
Embroidery on table napkins is a nostalgic and a very pleasant attribute. Anyone passionate about beautiful table setting will appreciate such... more
Baby-safe fabric
Baby-safe fabric
Choosing anything for children, each parent should think not so much about the aesthetic side, as about the properties and qualities of textile. Any... more
Linen Café curtains
Linen Café curtains
Café curtains (or “country curtains”, sometimes called “half curtains”) made of flax linen are the best option of traditional kitchen... more
7 different kinds of curtains for Provence-style kitchens
7 different kinds of curtains for Provence-style kitchens
Provence-style kitchen can’t be pictured without a beautiful window treatment.In this post we’d like to present 7 best ideas for a Provence-style... more
Traditional kitchen curtains: cafe, roll up, roman
Traditional kitchen curtains: cafe, roll up, roman
Kitchen curtains perform both practical and aesthetic functions. They are also the visual accents that can set up the tone for the entire... more
The difference between tea towel and dish towel
The difference between tea towel and dish towel
Tea towel history: tea master's best friend People have always considered tea to be a magical beverage that was driving away sleep and helping to... more
Softened or washed linen bedding: what to choose?
Softened or washed linen bedding: what to choose?
Sleeping on washed linen is so pleasant and comfortable. Stonewashed linen fabric has a special wrinkle and is very soft. But we all know that linen... more
Comparing towels: linen, half-linen, cotton
Comparing towels: linen, half-linen, cotton
Linen vs half-linen towels Towel is every kitchen’s indispensable attribute. It is used to wipe hands, dishes and surfaces. The kitchen towel... more
How to: Table Runner
How to: Table Runner
What are table runners for? Any housekeeper knows perfectly well that even some of the best tablecloths can be considered hopelessly ruined if... more
Linen fashion in the world
Linen fashion in the world
We live in the times when products of natural origin are becoming increasingly more and more popular. People that choose such products demonstrate a... more
Russian flax linen - hard to find, but easy to buy
Russian flax linen - hard to find, but easy to buy
Today, many shoppers are familiar with Lithuanian linen. It is very often that one can find Lithuanian linen tablecloths, bedding and napkins in... more
Concerning dyeing fabric at home: how to dye?
Concerning dyeing fabric at home: how to dye?
All things may lose their attractive appearance over time. But it is impractical to throw away good clothes just because they had become less... more
Types of linen fabric: from burlap to cambric
Types of linen fabric: from burlap to cambric
As one of the main sources for creating fabric, flax is known for its environmental friendliness and durability. From flax fiber alone dozens of... more
Types of tablecloths for different occasions
Types of tablecloths for different occasions
Whether or not one needs tablecloths and napkins is purely a matter of taste. But where it is appropriate, its’ right selection may become the main... more
Shabby chic: history, colors, textile
Shabby chic: history, colors, textile
If you like the look and feel of a romantic and soft interior, flower wallpaper, photo frames, lace and frills, then Shabby chic interior design is... more
What is better: linen vs half-linen
What is better: linen vs half-linen
What is half-linen, and what’s good about it? During the processing of flax stems, some parts of the fiber break off, and they are used for... more
Types of linen: why choose 100% linen?
Types of linen: why choose 100% linen?
Flax linen is a natural material, one of the oldest on Earth - it is since the VIII century BC that craftsmen learned to create canvas from flax... more
Fabric Shrinkage: Linen and other fabrics (part 2)
Fabric Shrinkage: Linen and other fabrics (part 2)
How to wash linen to prevent shrinkage? Linen items cannot be washed at temperatures above 40 degrees Celcius. Delicate wash at a temperature of 30... more
Fabric Shrinkage: linen and other fabrics (part 1)
Fabric Shrinkage: linen and other fabrics (part 1)
Most fabrics have this one interesting property - they become smaller in size after washing. This phenomenon is called shrinkage, which is to some... more
How to pick bedroom curtains and drapes
How to pick bedroom curtains and drapes
Modern day bedroom window fashion is aimed towards providing the maximum amount of sunlight though the widows. However, bare windows don’t look... more
How to iron linen?
How to iron linen?
Linen: ironing tips We all know well that ironing linen is not easy. Ever since childhood, you have probably heard from your parents that a... more
How to soften linen
How to soften linen
Purchasing linen fabric, we can’t always say for sure what it will be used for. Let’s say you’ve bought fairly coarse quality linen for sewing... more
Decorative pillows as an instrument of interior transformation
Decorative pillows as an instrument of interior transformation
With the help of such versatile accessories as decorative pillows, it’s possible to easily transform any interior design, creating a very special... more
Advices on how to pick sheets sizes
Advices on how to pick sheets sizes
When it gets to choosing quality bedding, it’s important to decide on sheet dimensions. New bed sheet that is too large or too small will cause... more
Will linen shrink?
Will linen shrink?
Quality linen is the only material whose characteristics improve after each wash – linen items become softer and nicer to touch. Indeed, linen... more
Why is linen so expensive?
Why is linen so expensive?
Linen Plant: the capricious, the fibrous Growing flax plant is not easy. It feels best only at moderate temperatures, in lots of day light and... more
How to preserve bread?
How to preserve bread?
Storing fresh bread Our ancestors knew the special secret of making bread last to the last crumb - they wrapped it in linen towels to keep its... more
Linen or Cotton – which one is better?
Linen or Cotton – which one is better?
Fashion for natural fabrics made linen and cotton extremely popular. However, sometimes it is hard to decide which one of these two products is the... more
What is sewing linen like?
What is sewing linen like?
Every unique fabric has its own distinct character. It is a fact well-known for anyone who had to sew at least once. And of course linen is no... more
Hemstitch – Back to Basics
Hemstitch – Back to Basics
Imagine a cozy rustic house decorated with hemstitch linen and your young great-grandma holding an embroidery hoop and a hemstitch needle. Wood... more
5 Tips on how to keep your kitchen towels clean and neat
5 Tips on how to keep your kitchen towels clean and neat
Kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house or flat. Something is always going on in there: the water flows, the food gets cooked, and... more
How often should you wash your kitchen towels?
How often should you wash your kitchen towels?
It is believed that they should be washed after each use. Dishtowels and kitchen tea towels are the most dangerous breeding grounds for bacterial... more
Modern window coverings: what's good about linen curtains?
Modern window coverings: what's good about linen curtains?
Flax linen curtains - the right choice Modern linen curtains will be perfect for any space, any interior design. Luxury long length curtains... more
How to choose the right kitchen towel?
How to choose the right kitchen towel?
Let’s think, why we need a kitchen towel at all. At first glance, a kitchen towel does not seem an important accessory in the... more
Linen kitchen towels are the best choice
Linen kitchen towels are the best choice
Linen fabric has been popular for many centuries. This has something to do with the fashion for all things natural and the advantages of linen... more