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Best prices for linen, wool - richsc - 10-10-2003
Along the same lines as the thread on leather, I know Deb has mentioned a less expensive alternative for linen than the MJCahn in New York, but I don't recall the name.<br>
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And, where is a good place for toga weight wool? I have looked through the local stores but don't find anything like what Togaman describes, and, what's there is quite expensive per yard. <p>Legio XX<br>
Caupona Asellinae</p><i></i>
Re: Best prices for linen, wool - Lepidina - 11-05-2003
Okay, I haven't read the boards in a while. Sorry about that.<br>
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www.fabrics-store.com has good prices on linen but a random stock of things so check back often. I got some nice stuff for under or around $5/yd. They have yarn-dyed stripes and designs which is period-correct.<br>
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Surprisingly enough, Joann's has some 100% linen for good prices. They are also hit or miss and you can't find anything during this time of the year since they consider linen a "Summer" fabric. Look in their "homespun" or reenactor's section. I forget what exactly they call it. They also have an on-line store and will frequently offer discount coupons or free shipping for on-line order which is a great deal.<br>
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Deb <p></p><i></i>
reenactors section? - richsc - 11-06-2003
I didn't know anyone had a 'reenactors' section. I'll have to look for that. <p>Legio XX<br>
Caupona Asellinae</p><i></i>
Re: reenactors section? - Lepidina - 11-15-2003
G-street has a whole section, mainly aimed at Silly War types (American Civil War for you non-US people. . Lots of blue and grey wool that's heniously over-priced. They also have a huge selection of linen that's $25/yd. Gack!<br>
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Deb <p></p><i></i>
Re: reenactors section? - richsc - 11-15-2003
indeed, we bought some of that linen; look at Asellina's yellow tunica. She only wears that one for Lupercalia! <p>Legio XX<br>
Caupona Asellinae</p><i></i>