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From Plant to Thread: The Remarkable Journey of Flax Becoming Linen

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Join us for a program detailing the process of turning a flax plant into linen.
On July 26, 2025, a program to support the exhibit Weavers & Spinners, Tom and Joanne Blodgett will be conducting a hands-on demonstration of the step-by-step process that brings flax fibers to life as linen yarn. The presentation will include information about raising and harvesting flax, Rippling, Breaking, Scutching, Hackling, and Spinning the flax fibers into … Linen yarn.
Free event with museum admission. Members FREE!



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