I was asked a question about flax in the projects several days ago. I didn't see it, so here is the answer instead: (Look below)

Thank you so much - I was really not sure what it was. We are learning so much from all of you 'girls" Thank you for answering my question.

Thanks for that, sand, it's surpising how many people are a font of knowledge here, it's good to have so many around to answer questions, have a terrific day everyone.

Thank you mops and sand. I had no idea what flax was. I learn each day from all of you. Flowers for all.

In Dutch the plant is called 'vlas', the material made from it 'linnen'. I think in English it is 'flax' and 'linen' respectively. Funny, with cotton we don't make a distinction between the plant and the finished product (which makes life easier when you have to learn foreign languages). Flower for you sand.

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by sand 20 Feb 2008

In danish it is also the same name for both fabric and plant for both cotton (bomuld) and flax (hoer).
And by the way have you seen a "flax" field. In sunny and only sunny weather it is clear blue, what a sight.

by dlonnahawkins 20 Feb 2008

That would indeed be a site to see! Don't you wish we could all travel and see what this wonderful world has to offer beyound our own community? But then, that would take away from our sewing. Ha!

by jrob 20 Feb 2008

No, I have never seen a flax field, but now I am adding it to my list of things to so "someday". ;)

Hi. Flax is a natural fabric a bit like cotton, but often more coarse. Its made from a plant thats called Hør in danish, Flachs or Lein in german and I think Linum in Latin. It is very nice to wear in summer, it does crinkle a lot, but it is so beatiful anyway and nice to touch.

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by jrob 20 Feb 2008

Yes, in the US we usually call it "linen". it is very soft and "breathes" well in the hot weather.