Firm linen, a subtle basketweave, and room for careful stitching.
Carrara has a firm hand and a half-basketweave texture that make it a useful ground for embroidery. Woven in Europe in an Oyster color, it brings body to altar cloths and decorative sewing without relying on a printed pattern.
Projects and possibilities
The firm surface supports hand embroidery and goldwork, where close, controlled stitching matters. In the church, it suits altar cloths and decorative panels; at home, cushion covers and drapery make practical use of its weight and texture.
Fabric details
- Fiber: 100% linen
- Width: 60 inches (approximately 152 cm)
- Color: Oyster
- Fabric weight: 10.5 oz per square yard
- Weave: Half basketweave
- Origin: Europe
- Purchase options: Fabric by the yard or an approximately 4 × 6-inch swatch
Planning your project
Try your embroidery and hem treatment on a sample, including any support the design needs. Allow room for seams and hems, and check how the heavier cloth will hang in the finished piece.
Ordering fabric and swatches
Select By the Yard for fabric yardage or Swatch for a sample, then choose your color where offered. Swatches are approximately 4 × 6 inches and are intended for checking color, texture and feel; they may not show a full pattern repeat.
Ordering multiple swatches: If you order two or more swatches, we will fulfill your order as swatches in the colors and quantities selected. Ordering several swatches does not order fabric yardage. Please order yardage separately using the By the Yard option.
Please review your selected option and quantity before checkout. Swatch orders are final sale once processed.
For our complete terms, see our return and refund policy.
Fulfillment time: Swatches are usually in stock and are generally fulfilled within 1–5 business days. If fabric stock needs to be ordered, please allow 7–14 business days for fulfillment.
Shipping transit time: Carrier transit begins after your package ships and is additional to fulfillment time. Transit time varies with the shipping service selected at checkout.
Before you cut and sew
Linen can shrink, so allow extra yardage and test a swatch before preparing the full cloth. Preshrink before cutting or stitching, using a method suited to the fabric and the way the finished piece will be cared for. Press and measure before marking the final layout. Consider how any goldwork or other decoration will affect the care of the finished piece.
Questions about this fabric
Is Carrara suitable for goldwork embroidery?
Yes. The heavyweight, firm hand gives goldwork and hand embroidery a stable ground, though testing on a sample first is wise.
Can Carrara be used outside church settings?
Yes. Its weight and texture suit cushion covers, drapery, and decorative panels as well as altar cloths.
Bring your project together
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
Firm linen, a subtle basketweave, and room for careful stitching.
Carrara has a firm hand and a half-basketweave texture that make it a useful ground for embroidery. Woven in Europe in an Oyster color, it brings body to altar cloths and decorative sewing without relying on a printed pattern.
Projects and possibilities
The firm surface supports hand embroidery and goldwork, where close, controlled stitching matters. In the church, it suits altar cloths and decorative panels; at home, cushion covers and drapery make practical use of its weight and texture.
Fabric details
- Fiber: 100% linen
- Width: 60 inches (approximately 152 cm)
- Color: Oyster
- Fabric weight: 10.5 oz per square yard
- Weave: Half basketweave
- Origin: Europe
- Purchase options: Fabric by the yard or an approximately 4 × 6-inch swatch
Planning your project
Try your embroidery and hem treatment on a sample, including any support the design needs. Allow room for seams and hems, and check how the heavier cloth will hang in the finished piece.
Ordering fabric and swatches
Select By the Yard for fabric yardage or Swatch for a sample, then choose your color where offered. Swatches are approximately 4 × 6 inches and are intended for checking color, texture and feel; they may not show a full pattern repeat.
Ordering multiple swatches: If you order two or more swatches, we will fulfill your order as swatches in the colors and quantities selected. Ordering several swatches does not order fabric yardage. Please order yardage separately using the By the Yard option.
Please review your selected option and quantity before checkout. Swatch orders are final sale once processed.
For our complete terms, see our return and refund policy.
Fulfillment time: Swatches are usually in stock and are generally fulfilled within 1–5 business days. If fabric stock needs to be ordered, please allow 7–14 business days for fulfillment.
Shipping transit time: Carrier transit begins after your package ships and is additional to fulfillment time. Transit time varies with the shipping service selected at checkout.
Before you cut and sew
Linen can shrink, so allow extra yardage and test a swatch before preparing the full cloth. Preshrink before cutting or stitching, using a method suited to the fabric and the way the finished piece will be cared for. Press and measure before marking the final layout. Consider how any goldwork or other decoration will affect the care of the finished piece.
Questions about this fabric
Is Carrara suitable for goldwork embroidery?
Yes. The heavyweight, firm hand gives goldwork and hand embroidery a stable ground, though testing on a sample first is wise.
Can Carrara be used outside church settings?
Yes. Its weight and texture suit cushion covers, drapery, and decorative panels as well as altar cloths.
Bring your project together
Who else do you know that might like our company?
Send them a FREE $10 just for checking us out! Give them the code ”REFERRAL10” for $10 off their first order!
If you haven't used the code yet, it will work on your first order as well! Just make sure to pass it along to your favorite priest, pastor, or seamstress!
