LINEN CRAFTS

Lightweight and resilient, versatile and instantly recognizable, elegant and simple, linen is the most ancient and arguably the most noble of all textiles. Capitalizing on all the inherent virtues of this extraordinary material, stylist and fashion designer Florence Le Maux has created a book of hand-crafted projects. 'Linen crafts' contains patterns and techniques for 40 varied projects, including a fringed tunic, a floral brooch, and a macramé bracelet for the body; a tasseled tea cozy, a painted tablecloth, and decorative menu holders for the table; a Moroccan-style cushion, a souvenir lamp, and embroidered curtains for the home; and a utility bag, a log carrier, and a quilted lounge cushion for the garden. Appendices provide details onthe types of linen, embroidery stitches, and simple techniques required.