{"product_id":"essex-linen-cotton-e014-1039-bordeaux","title":"Essex Linen Cotton E014-1039 Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eReach for a fabric that bridges the best of linen and cotton—easy to sew, beautiful to wear, and versatile enough for quilts, garments, and home projects alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssex is a thoughtfully balanced blend of \u003cstrong\u003e55% linen and 45% cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering the natural texture and character of linen with the softness and manageability of cotton. At approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.6 oz per square yard (153 GSM)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it sits comfortably in the medium-weight range—substantial enough for structure, yet fluid enough for garments with gentle drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike yarn-dyed fabrics, these are \u003cstrong\u003esolid-dyed colors\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means the surface reads clean and consistent. What gives Essex its visual interest is the subtle texture of the linen fibers woven through the cloth. You’ll notice a soft, organic hand and a faint, natural slub—enough character to feel alive, without competing with your design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in ½ yard increments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add 1 unit for ½ yard, 2 units for 1 yard, 3 units for 1½ yards, and so on. Multiple units will be sent as one continuous piece whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy makers love Essex\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55% Linen \/ 45% Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5.6 oz per square yard (153 GSM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43–44 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft hand with natural linen texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid-dyed, even tone (not yarn-dyed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate—structured yet fluid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuilts with added texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDresses, skirts, and blouses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight jackets and overshirts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBags and pouches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePillows, napkins, and other home décor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssex offers a practical middle ground: more durable and less prone to heavy wrinkling than 100% linen, yet with more body and character than standard quilting cotton. It presses well, holds a crease nicely for piecing, and softens beautifully with washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend pre-washing, as linen blends can experience some shrinkage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a fabric that feels natural in the hand and refined in the finished piece—without the color variation of yarn-dyed cloth—Essex is a reliable, hardworking choice you’ll return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Robert Kaufman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47689856712960,"sku":"RKM-51-11464-1039B","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/E014-BORD.webp?v=1770997208","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/products\/essex-linen-cotton-e014-1039-bordeaux","provider":"Brooklyn Haberdashery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}