Lucan 32 count - Natural

Name: Lucan 32 count - Natural
Brand: Zweigart
SKU: 117064
Price: 10.30 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

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A worthy mix of linen (52%) and cotton (48%), ideal for any kind of embroidery, thanks to its slightly irregular counted threads structure, as further proof of the total naturalness of the linen fibers which enhance it.
32ct/circa 13 threads per cm.
Original Zweigart color: Raw
Similar to DMC 3782 and Ecru.
Please note: natural fabrics such as linen and cotton are dyed in batches and come in different counts (with more or fewer threads per 1 cm in the case of linen and evenweaves, and more or fewer squares per 10 cm in the case of Aida). Different production batches and different counts may show color variations, even when the fabric is under the same color name. In the textile industry, this is considered completely normal, especially for so-called “vintage” or antiqued fabrics. Therefore, if your project requires a specific shade, we invite you to contact us before placing your order, also because the online image is purely indicative and may appear very different from reality, depending on the display which it is viewed on.

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Product type	Linen and cotton evenweave for counted thread embroidery, sold by the cut
Brand and article	Zweigart – Lucan, art. 3482/53
Composition	52% linen, 48% cotton
Count	12.6 threads per cm (32 count)
Width	140 cm (55 in)
Colour	Natural
Suggested techniques	Cross stitch and half cross stitch over two threads, counted thread stitches, Hardanger, blackwork, drawn thread work; Zweigart recommends it for almost every embroidery technique
Before stitching	Washing the fabric first is advisable, as all linens shrink by about 3% in the first wash; if the piece is only going to be framed it can be stitched unwashed. Apart from white and natural shades, do not go above 35 °C
Washing after stitching	Never above 30 °C, with a mild soap for delicates (or Marseille soap), without rubbing so the threads do not bleed; rinse in plenty of cold water
Drying and ironing	Roll the fabric in a clean towel and press out the excess water without wringing; dry flat, in the shade, away from heat sources. Iron while still slightly damp at a medium-hot setting (linen/cotton), always from the back, with a soft folded towel under the embroidery
Sold as	Cut of 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6 in); multiples of the basic cut can be chosen from the drop-down menu below the price

Description

Lucan is an evenweave linen and cotton blend: the cotton keeps the weave stable and regular, while the linen brings the slight slubs typical of the fibre. It is worked over two threads and suits samplers, framed pictures, table linen and small accessories, as well as Hardanger, blackwork and simple drawn thread work.

Two strands of stranded cotton give good coverage for cross stitch over two threads; use one strand for half cross stitch, backstitch and fine detail, with a size 24 or 26 tapestry needle. Because of the linen content, washing the fabric before starting avoids surprises later. Allow a margin of at least 8 cm around the design for framing or making up.