In my local fabric shop this morning I was told about a manufacturer of Irish Linen, who are situated right here in Belfast (in fact 10 mins drive from where I live!) & are open to the public.
I had no hesitation in driving there to find out more!
John England Irish Linen have 100's of bolts of quality linen, in all weights and colours you can imagine!
Here in Northern Ireland, we have a rich history in linen making, and John England is carrying on that legacy.
Members of the public can
Here's what I bought today:
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| These 3 are coated to make them waterproof! Excellent for bag-making! |
So if you're local and love linen, pop on down to John England and pick up a bargain!
Oh wow - I just had some black Essex linen arrive today and thought - hmmm need more linen!
ReplyDeleteGreat find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! You have some beauties there. Di x
ReplyDeleteI wish I'd known about this when I was in Belfast a couple of weeks ago! I shall bookmark it for my next trip!
ReplyDeleteStop. It! I am off to learn more!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy! Although I did have to have a giggle about Mr England's Irish linen ;o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a find... and just down the road!
ReplyDeleteWonder if I have time to skoot down there tomorrow???
When I was in college, I used their Linen for a menswear collection, still remember the beautiful quality of their fabrics......memories!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLucky you, having them on your doorstep :)
Have a great weekend
Karen x
Oh I wish I could get there...Maybe a trip to Belfast is in order! Maybe next year though.
ReplyDeleteThese look beautiful - I've never heard of this place. Good to know.
ReplyDeleteWish I was local, they look absolutely gorgeous! Great find Judith!
ReplyDeleteThe linen is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh that Irish linen looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIf only I was local! I'd meet you there and have a natter over those bolt ends!
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to set up an export business for all of us who aren't local!!
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