IL019 All-purpose Medieval Blue Softened - 100% Linen Fabric - Medium (5.3 oz/yd2), Width 58"
Drama is at the heart of Pierre Soulages’ art, and he achieves it through stark, theatrical means. A leader in 20th century European Abstract Expressionism, Soulages pioneered a bold, striking language, combining dark, enigmatic shades of indigo like MEDIEVAL BLUE with jet black, ultramarine and cerulean.
He swept them in grand gestures across his artworks with a seemingly effortless confidence, building thick, juicy brushstrokes up in layer upon layer like sculptural constructs or stage sets. Around them, tiny slivers of white ground become breathing pockets of air and space, just enough to allow us to get lost in his imaginary realms.
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 | MEDIEVAL BLUE |
| 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
Is this medium weight appropriate for pants (unstructured, elastic waist, straight leg - not wide leg)? Thank you.
F|S Team
Yes, this fabric is appropriate for pants.
looking at making curtians - like" IL019 All-purpose Medieval Blue Softened" - not sure howmuch to calucalte for shrinkage - my windows will be finished length 90' whhcih I calucalte to be panel width of 44" I calculate 6 yards/window - have three 48 wide - so looking at 17-18 yards?
F|S Team
The softened IL019 fabric is estimated to shrink 7% on a warm gentle wash and dry.
Am I imagining things? Did you not have a medium-weight blue linen on sale a few days ago that was a little less purple than this, in a cold called Japanese blue. I had put it in my cart, but when I went back a couple of days later, i5 was nowhere to be found. It was such a beautiful color. What happened? Will you have it again?
F|S Team
Our Japanese Blue was available in our Signature finish group but is sold out at this time. We hope to have this back in but we do not have an ETA just yet. Please check back with us in a month or so to see if we have had any updates to our schedule.
Can I make the Diane dress with this linen?
Yes the middle weight IL019 linen will work for this pattern
Is there a reason this color isn't available as a sample? I'm hoping to compare several shades to see which is the best fit for my project.
F|S Team
In this case we have inventory but we have not received the pre-made sample chip. Please contact our customer service department who can arrange to have a sample of this color sent to you. Please email askfabrics-store.com
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Please note that some of our darker or more vibrant shades will have some residual dye run off or bleeding. It is important that you launder or treat like colors with like colors so that you do not compromise the integrity of any other colors, fabrics or garments during the launder process.
We also suggest that if you are combining one or more of these types of colors with lighter colors that you pre-wash the linens seperately and once the item is completed do not launder again, but Dry Clean.
Fabric Care
Machine wash cold.
Gentle cycle.
Only non-chlorine. Bleach if needed.
Tumble dry low.
Medium steam iron.
Do not use Perm Press cycle in wash or dry