On Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:32:51 -0800 (PST), Doc
> wrote:

>Does anybody have a source for heavy linen fabric suitable for making
>proofing cloths?
>The heaviest 100% linen I have found is about 5 oz/sq yd which make a
>great dish towel, but isn't really heavy enough for a proofing cloth.
>I found some very nice 12 oz hemp canvas and some 10 oz cotton duck.
>The hemp works well (drapes nicely and holds flour beautifully) but is
>not as absorbent as linen, and the cotton duck is very stiff and hard
>to handle (does not conform to my baskets at all). Other suggestions
>are welcome.
>
>Doc

Howdy,

Any quality artist's supplier will have the linen...

You might want to check:

http://www.flaxart.com/

All the best,
--
Kenneth

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