Why I Love Linen and Its Benefits

[@derekclawson4236]

Hello Heidi! May we please get some prayers? We are in the possible direct path of this hurricane about to hit Florida. We could loose our home and most of our stuff potentially if it gets strong enough. Any prayers will certainly help!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Of course! 🙏

[@derekclawson4236]

Thanks Heidi!

[@illuminationgoddess3]

I prayed for you as well.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@cindyebner5331]

Praying!!!

[@derekclawson4236]

@@illuminationgoddess3 thanks!

[@anapronfullofweeds5626]

I have been buying only natural fibers, cotton, wool, and linen. I am finding that almost everything in the women's clothing department has a cotton/polyester mix. They are putting plastic in everything! I am getting rid of all my acrylic sweaters and making new ones out of cotton or wool. I have switched our bed sheets for linen or organic cotton ones and our blankets for cotton or wool. Even my husband looks at labels to see what things are made of. Our skin is our biggest organ, so we want to be aware of what we put on it. Thanks for this video, Heidi, it was very informative.

[@judysentell5956]

Could you recommend laundry washing products that you like?

[@anapronfullofweeds5626]

@judysentell5956 for my handknit woolens I use eucalan wool wash. As for my other clothes, sheets, and blankets, I haven't found anything yet that I would say was best to use. Right now I'm using All Free and Clear. I used to make my own detergent but then heard that it's bad for washing machines. 🫤

[@katie7748]

​@anapronfullofweeds5626 You just need to find a recipe that's HE-friendly. When your washer kicks the bucket, find an old school one or a wringer washer to replace it. Newer ones aren't made to last and they don't actually get your stuff clean.

[@katie7748]

Ugh. Yes. SO MUCH polyester!!

[@anapronfullofweeds5626]

@katie7748 I totally agree with you that the new washers don't get the clothes clean. My washer has a lot of bells and whistles, but that's about all I can say good about it

[@Kay-du4ll]

A friend and I dug into linen a few years back. It was frustrating trying to find it and a reasonable price. Then....we need to consider the word "reasonable". It last longer and it's good for you. Just like food - sometimes you need to spend more which in the end saves you money. So THANK YOU for sharing where you are buying it. BTW, I'm saving all my used up and wore out cotton to use in place of batting for my quilts. Also, I believe being able hang out the linen sheets vs drying in the dryer will help them to last longer. Of course, winter is coming. I may have to try hanging them in front of our fireplace like you do with your wood stove. Thank you so much!! God bless my friend - you are a true blessing to many!!

[@maryfolks9368]

Oh Heidi I'm so glad you brought our attention to lenin. I've told my husband he could get me a set of lenin sheets for our anniversary 😊. God bless you sweet friend

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

As far as I know, the only linen garment that I’ve ever had, was a long robe that my brother brought me home from a mid-east tour with the Navy. It had embroidery on the top and I wore it as a nightgown. That was about 40 years or so ago, so it’s long gone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on linen, I have been replacing my clothes with 100% cotton for the last couple of years, so as I replace, I will start looking for linen. Shalom

[@TrinityRidge1959]

Im in the process of making everything myself, everything in the stores online and brick and mortar are very disappointing. Its a freedom. I am enjoying it. The right materials is key for comfort. Resale has plenty materials to shuffle through. Great video. Thank You

[@lizhoxie7202]

People always spoke of their "linens", meaning sheets, towels, wash cloths, etc. , they even talked about a "linen closet"! That's what caused me to look into linen. I'm glad it's more durable than cotton. That's information I was needing but could never word it right to get info from Google.

[@alisham4902]

This has inspired me to learn to sew. I just bought 8 yards. I love linen and have started buying dresses and blouses piece by piece, but it is expensive. I want to learn to make simple patterns for myself. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@oldladysusie3009]

I love linen, too! I do find long sleeve linen shirts at thrift stores which I really like to wear in winter here in South Texas. I have found linen shirts and pants occasionally at garage sales. I found a beautiful vintage unused printed light to med weight drapery linen with gold and brown leaves at a thrift store (beautiful!). It was 9.99 for about 9 yds. I'm making curtains with it for one of my old house double long windows. I've made a crossbody purse with vintage linen. It's so comfortable to wear. I plan on sewing a few tops and pants in linen. Thanks for the link and a great video. God bless

[@UpRisingBee]

I absolutely love linen and have for years. I love collecting it whenever I can find tablecloths or any linens like that at thrift shops and then when I found out about the high frequency that linen has I splurged and bought a set of organic linen sheets! Wow, what a life changer I’m absolutely in love with my sheets I don’t know if I’ll ever use my cotton ones anymore. I’ll just wash my linen and put them right back on the bed. Thank you for this video, and your skirts are beautiful 😃

[@belindaayewoh437]

After your video on linen sheets, I ordered a set. Best purchase that I made for me in a LONG time. I got the natural color. They are wonderful. Thank you!

[@CeeCeeCrafts]

Keep an eye on Fabric Mart Fabrics. They run daily sales and the linen is quite often on sale for $11-$12 per yard. The width is typically 54"-58".

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Weight matters too, lighter weight gauzy linen is often much less and I keep forgetting to tell people it comes in many weights. Thanks for the recommendation, I will check them out

[@hollywinsman9464]

Everything on this planet has a frequency, you, me, our pets and on and on. The higher the frequency the better.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I believe I said that

[@witsonsmom729]

In the winter time I often wear bloomers under my skirts to keep warmer. It's nice that they don't go all the way to your ankles, so unlike long underwear, in public no one can tell you have them on. I like the feel and warmth of being in layers during the colder months. I had originally bought the bloomers at the time as I was having chaffing issues.

[@carinrichardson]

Do you make your bloomers or buy them? I would like to try this so any info is appreciated. Thank you!

[@witsonsmom729]

@@carinrichardson I bought them off Amazon.

[@KATZ-y9q]

Went out shopping yesterday for fabric and sheets for a skirt. I’m excited to start wearing them again. I am making some for gifts too

[@TraciesLocalLearnings]

Great information, thank you Heidi ❤🙏

[@shymaid5680]

Thank you for this one! My journey into natural fibres started some years. It was a combo of learning to knit, having sensitive skin, and becoming more aware of all the toxins around us. Now I find synthetic fibres uncomfortable, both in general and next to the skin in particular. Which makes it difficult when it comes to bras and quite often underwear in general. I started sewing about a year ago, and am learning the skill very slowly. My goal is to be able to sew my own wardrobe, or at least the vast majority of it. Then I can get what I want, in the fibre I want, and things that actually fit my body! So far I've mainly used cotton and cotton linen blends, and I'm looking for a good source for linen that won't break the bank. Same with silk. I live far north, so wool isn't that expensive, at least not wool yarn any way. Fabric is a bit more pricey. Another goal I have is to learn how to weave and spin as well. One tip I have is linen wash cloths for the body. They are really good also for dry washing, if for some reason you can't take a shower or bath. It will soak up the sweat, oils and skin really well!

[@edieboudreau9637]

If you find a silk link please let me know. I've been looking for a long time

[@megmcginnis239]

Good morning, I wanted to share that I learned to spin linen on my spinning wheel . The wheel came with the distaff for spinning flax so I wanted to try it and took a class at a fiber fair. Very interesting history and the process of flax to linen is quite fascinating and time consuming. When you spin the prepared flax it's spun in the opposite direction as wool and you have to dip your fingers in water to help the process. I found some linen yarn at thrift store and am weaving a linsy-woolsy fabric piece. The wool I'm using is from my sheep and is dyed in onion skins. This I demoed at a Reformation fair held by our church . Different booths were set up and people displayed and demoed things from that time period. I did the spinning and weaving. The spinning wheel had just been invented in Europe and gave peasants the opportunity to start cottage industry. Linen was the garment warn against the body and wool on the outside. Linsy-woolsy is best of both worlds.... strength, warmth, cooling, moisture wicking, order wicking. The fair was a lot of fun and we were all in time period costumes. Loving your videos on linen... gotta get me some sheets!😊

[@megmcginnis239]

God bless ❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I actually have an antique flax spinning wheel

[@megmcginnis239]

They believe the first spinning wheels were in India. Leonardo da vinci drew up plans for a spinning wheel but it wasn't actually made until around the time of the Reformation...by a different fellow... forgot his name 🙃

[@roseandra1]

This is one of my life's goals. To grow, harvest, spin and weave my very own linen fabric. Love this video! Good job!! P.S. I also seek out wool and linen blends in yarn, to crochet and knit clothes for myself.

[@kleineroteHex]

Recently watched a video, a guy in England? did it. Very labor intensive!!!!!

[@roseandra1]

@@kleineroteHex I saw that one and a few others as well. I think I could do it!

[@kleineroteHex]

@roseandra1 I think with someone who has done it I might be tempted to try too. Alas I don't have space to even grow it.

[@roseandra1]

@@kleineroteHex I can't grow it where I am. I rent and the whole back yard has a steep slope. I'm currently saving for my own small homestead.

[@joyjournal6157]

Linen has health benefits? Fascinating!

[@susanwoodcarver]

Such a fascinating, intelligent video. Thank you so much. Please continue to provide us with this type of excellent content. We appreciate you.❤

[@HackberryAcres]

Thank you for sharing this, Heidi. I too have been on the journey of changing to all natural fabrics. It all started with wearing Merino wool socks. They are amazing and not just for winter (I’m in Texas) and my feet are actually healthier because of my skin being better. I can’t wait to add linen to our beds and clothing!

[@Planetgreenzen]

I've been thinking about trading more clothing for linen as well. I know the Bible also mentions wearing linen garments in a few different verses.

[@kleineroteHex]

And no mixed material.

[@returningtotheancientoftim3517]

Thank you, Heidi! This is great information. Praise God!

[@illuminationgoddess3]

Linen does help with the heat, I need to invest in more. Peace & Blessings

[@kleineroteHex]

What heat?????😁 I'm forever cold. But as long as my feet are warm I'm ok.

[@jeanwoodall1523]

I used to have linen clothes but they wrinkled more than my current wardrobe. I mostly can find 100% cotton items at local stores and some online stores. Some are cotton/spandex like my bra and my pants. I've found cotton/linen skirts. Some Etsy stores sell linen clothing and bedding. Stacy from Off Grid with Doug and Stacy said that sugar makes hot flashes worse so lowering or eliminating sugar and carbs that the body processes as sugar may help. Bamboo is also great for people who sweat during sleep. I need silk sheets as the rest pulls the moisture from my hair and skin. My scalp, hair, and skin are dry. I do the LCO (leave-in conditioner, low-porosity hair cream, and seal in the moisture with a liquid oil) which makes my hair soft and less frizzy. I oil cleanse with coconut oil and apply an adult acne friendly skin cream so my skin is soft. Most skin creams break me out. They are not soft when I wake up when I sleep in cotton or linen sheets. I plan to downgrade my bed to a twin size and get the silk sheets then but first have to build a place for the three of us. Need an income to purchase the materials, set up the utilities, and I need to buy nearly all of the household items. I only have two mud cleaning outdoor rugs, a stock pot, kitchen utensils, knife set, flatware, a set of half Gallon mason jars, and an air fryer. I lost my last job on July 17, 2023. No one has hired me for the skills I have since then. I enrolled in Step Up Construction which teaches women in West Virginia for free carpentry, electrical, and plumbing. They also help with resume writing and job placement. I need at least 3 more work appropriate pants in natural fibers to approximate a school week. Also, need to check how I will get to the class. Rehabilitation told me there is a program that enables vision impaired people to drive during the day. If I qualify, I could drive myself to class. If I don't, I will see if I can still ride a bike as that's the second fastest way to get to places. My bust was proportional sizes when I rode a bike. They are proportionally too large now. First I need a Psych evaluation which is scheduled on October 2 and an eye exam which hasn't been scheduled yet. The Fall class already started so I messaged that it was okay to bump me to the Spring class to give me time to get that done. They were filling out the last few seats for the Fall class around the time of my interview with them. Mom bought me two pants. She needed to wait until her next pay day to get the rest but they went up in price since then.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Key words "sugar makes them WORSE" and yes I understand how it works and understand about proper diet and have even done a video on menopause and dealing with it naturally. I do not have a lot of hot flashes but they come and go and they simply happen to most women regardless of diet. Good diet and proper attire can decrease the frequency and intensity but does not necessarily stop them all together.

[@mooieplaats]

I love linen too. It's a wonderful material 😊 Have a great day Heidi and God bless you.

[@fabricdragon]

Linen is awesome. i used to spend two weeks at a medieval event (so as much as possible 'in costume' ) and you find out very quickly that while cotton is good? linen is better. we now use linen sheets, and if i could find commercially made linen underwear that fit me i would buy it. linen makes great dish towels, clothes, "linens" (there is a reason that household linens are called that) its just awesome stuff

[@shirleygriffin7672]

Thanks for sharing but I have been wearing linen fabric and bedding since 1980s. We made the switch to organic wild foods back then.....yes to linen, wool and burlap in the Ozarks

[@Wreinie]

I have never looked into wearing burlap, but like everyone on this channel, I am very interested in a non plastic world, I'm not a barbie :D What articles do you make with burlap? Thank you for sharing @shirleygriffin7672, and God bless you

[@HousyHomestead]

I love the blummers! I hope you make a video on the process you use 😊

[@edieboudreau9637]

Thanks, Heidi. Used to have a linen over bathing suit cover up that i made back in 1980- until a mouse helped itself to a good portion of it. Ugh. It was very much comfy.

[@hopebloomsbotanicals]

Thank you for sharing, Heidi! That was good. I have been wondering where to buy the linen. So helpful!

[@utopicconfections5257]

Thanks Heidi! A few years ago I found leggings made of bambo and a pair of wool. Both are comfortable, light weight and heat regulating. I've been thinking about making some linen things.

[@elizabethhall1716]

Another perfectly timed video. I am in the early stages of replacing mine or our clothes with natural fibers. Linen is fairly expensive so I started with buying cotton, but yesterday I did order 2 colors of linen. I have been pondering on how to replace private wear. I had thought about the knickers. Wasn't sure which would be best. You have helped me on that thought as well. Thank you. Haven't looked to see if you tell of a linen source. That would be interesting.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As promised in the video, I did link to the two linen sources I am using in the description box

[@pattiolinger8838]

I am so glad you did this video! Now I am going to have to look into getting linen sheets! After reading about the frequencies of different fabrics, I have been slowly trying to move toward organic cotton, linen and wool! Wondering if anyone has found some nice cotton pajamas and if so where?

[@stephaniezinsmeister6002]

Gorgeous skirts!!

[@lebogangsehume4135]

Thanks Heidi

[@christineford6763]

Just bought a linen blend to make draw string bags for breads etc :) Such great info Heidi , thank you 🇨🇦🎺

[@TM-ev2tc]

Just a side note: I got a wool blanket (from an Army surplus store) I am going to try this Winter ☃️. I hope they work out well for me.

[@debbiekrueger5576]

Thank you!

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤

[@brendawiley4967]

Thanks😊

[@jholcomb9532]

I have 3 large cuts of linen in different colors that I bought at an estate sale - cheap! But I haven't made anything yet, a little afraid to, lol!

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Where do you buy your linen? Thank you for sharing your videos! You are a honest person! God bless you and your family family !❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Just as promised in the video, I provided links in the description box

[@rebeccamercer4160]

Thank you Rain! I was so excited about maybe ordering that I didn’t finish the video,. I went back to listen to the video and then you mentioned where to buy! I am embarrassed ! Blessings!❤️

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@rebeccamercer4160 🥰🥰

[@didine256]

Thanks for your great videos as per usual ❤

[@ELOAAMinistries]

About six months ago Joann fabrics had linen on sale for 40-60% off! I made a video to let everyone know and will let you know if it happens again so you can tell everyone! If you can't afford anything else a pair of pajamas and a sheet set as an investment in your health. Also blocks some of the electro magnetic power. "BEWARE" Bible says don't mix fabrics. 😊 So funny. I'm making me some Nickerson too! Lol! P.s. I protect my head with a head wrap.😢

[@RainCountryHomestead]

God was specific on the garment: (Leviticus 19:19) Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee. Meaning wool and linen woven in a single garment.

[@ELOAAMinistries]

Yes! Praise HIS Holy Name! He is soo......Great!🎉🥳💌​@@RainCountryHomestead

[@karenreaves3650]

When windy out it is wonderful having something underneath your skirt as it flies over your head. 😂

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep! haha

[@valeriebennett1011]

Thank you!!

[@Wendy-ir6ww]

I think that for the price point issue, the benefits set of linen & my sizable backlog of projects, the first thing I'm going to use it for is my joint brace redesign project. To replace all the soft plastics within the basic designs/forms with said fabric.

[@denisehawkins7280]

Love this...thank you 💕💕💕

[@kristiecox7350]

Love the linen pants

[@amandaaskew7606]

Thanks for more info in linen, and again sharing your links. I have never had anythibg linen, and as far as I know, I have never touched real linen. In my mind, though, I feel like linen is course and rough... I have been looking at thrift stores since your first video about linen, and cannot find any. I'm thinking about purchasing a yard from one of your sources just so I can finally know what a GOOD linen is. Thank you!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I had thought the same but it depends on the weight of the linen and how new it is. New linen can be a bit rough but softens greatly after 2-3 washes

[@amandaaskew7606]

@@RainCountryHomestead okay, thank you for the additional info about it softening after a few washes!

[@sgmarr]

I bet Hemp Fabric is similar! We had Hemp for years. Then it went out of fashion, because Cotton was "hot" for denims.... So all the Hemp stopped. I presently am using linen for my leg I'm.trying to heal! It's only been 3.5 YEARS! I wrapped it with Gauze squares, non stick Teflon squares, pads for absorption, wicking squares. Most was supposedly Cotton. Then they weren't! So I started to slow down on the finishing run! I was upset! So I had Cotton flannel and started wrapping with that. That was better and I started to finish healing. Thenni got linen and tried that, because I AM super Sensituve TO everything! I find it is fine using linen. It does not absorb like Cotton. So my wrapping get wet and leg gets cold, then starts to hurt. I can literally SEE where my leg is soaking them, which is a bit embarrassing out in public. 😅 I already look like a weirdo with one leg wrapped in fuschia pink. But soaked spots show easily! As for healing frequency, I have no evidence yet, to say if it's better or not. I do 2 days linen, 2 days Cotton flannel, Repeat. But I haven't had the linen long enough to give an honest review. I DO know Frequency matters TO ME! A Sick person can BE as low as 10, in Frequency! I believe my leg is hindered in healing, because it is at 10! Cotton is 1,000. Linen is 5,000. Leg @10?? It has to make a bonus, using these 2 fabrics!

[@mac9239]

I use to take care of an elderly man that had sores on his legs because his veins lost their elasticity. The blood would go down and wasn’t being pushed back up cause if the sores. His vein Dr. Got him a pneumatic compression device/ machine. It’s big wraps you put on your leg for about 45 min each leg a day and as long as he used it, his sores were healed. He also put in compression socks to his knees during the day after using the machine in the morning. You may be able to get insurance to pay for it if you can get your Dr. To suggest it. Just wanted to let you know because it worked great for him.

[@robertamead3687]

Thank you, loved the video

[@illuminationgoddess3]

I need to invest in

[@noffkebrown]

Do you do a lot of ironing? Any tips on that? Thank you!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I only iron the napkins when I first make them, I do not bother ironing the skirts or anything else

[@marlaconry6341]

How is linen laundered? I.e. hot wash, hot tumble dry? Or . . . TYIA!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I cold wash and for at least a few washings I tumble dry as this helps soften and pull out the excess lint. Then you can hang dry

[@marlaconry6341]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you!

[@smudgekids3203]

Check out resale shops for linen items that be up cycled.

[@ellereynolds344]

Do you have a pattern for the skirts and bloomers? I’ve switched over to all natural fibers in the last year and absolutely love them!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Skirts: kzbin.info/aero/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH

[@ellereynolds344]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you!

[@maryfolks9368]

Do you have a link for lenin sheets? I didn't see any in the description. 🤗🤗🤗

[@RainCountryHomestead]

amzn.to/3BrbFmL

[@freedomexplorer360]

The Bible mentions not to mix linen and wool together. I researched this a few years ago and I haven't seem to come up with the reason

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Specifically, you are not to wear a garment of the two mingled within that same garment. It does not say you cannot wear a linen garment and a wool garment at the same time. However, according to the studies that Dr. Heidi Yellen did, the two can cancel each other out when woven together as far as their health benefits, at least that is what is said. I would not know for certain how true that is and even if it is, if it is the reason why the Father told His people not to wear such a garment

[@franbreedlove9392]

@freedomexplorer360 They cancel each other out. The energy/ frequency of each cancel out the other. So, if you wear a cotton shirt with a wool coat you will not be as warm unless something is between the 2 fabrics. Edited to add; maybe why they put silk lining on coats (not to mention less itchy) lol. IDK? XO

[@lebogangsehume4135]

I've often wondered if it had more to do with the genetic modification than a blend. Just a thought. God has made much of ' after their kind '

[@kleineroteHex]

@@RainCountryHomestead makes sense. Now think what poly blends do😨

[@fabricdragon]

also to heidi... i cannot speak to any OTHER reasons, but i can tell you that plant fibers are cleaned with a ph base- linen in fact could be cleaned with LYE... where wool and protein fibers are cleaned/best in an acid ph. (vinegar) so putting linen and wool in the same garment would make it very difficult to clean

[@wesleykincade]

What linen sheets do you recommend? Where do you recommend purchasing them

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can find the link to the ones I have in the description box

[@rebeccaharp3254]

Thank you, Heidi. I'm trying to go natural with fabrics. Is the dye in the linen safe? Love Rebecca

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I hope it is

[@rebeccaharp3254]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you

[@TheCreativeChica]

I'd love to try linen sheets. I've had a few linen blouses, but didn't like how they wrinkle. I recently was gifted bamboo sheets. I really like those. What do you think of bamboo?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have only used bamboo fleece for feminine napkins but never tried any more than that

[@TheWayWalker]

Love my bamboo sheets! I would like to try linen, but it's too expensive for me right now. Someday though!

[@savaugeblends8883]

Heidi ,have you looked into the benefits of hemp fabric? What I have read is that it stronger than than linen.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, I have not

[@susanhoskins5285]

I love your channel and I am learning a lot! What’s with the tassels? I think they’re really cool, but I don’t know what you use them for on the skirt. Sorry if I missed that explanation somewhere.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I explain them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJu3Z6Vri9hjmdE

[@susanhoskins5285]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you😊

[@darleneschreiber9415]

Do you think there's any reason to be concerned about dyes used in linen? I got the natural sheets.....love them like you do! And I just got a 2 yard piece of the navy blue, for a sewing project. Are we okay with the dye, though? Thanks for this video, by the way! 🥰

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Possibly but if we worry ourselves about everything we cannot control, we will die from stress long before the toxins can get us. We have to do the best we can with what is available to us

[@darleneschreiber9415]

@@RainCountryHomestead Totally agree! I just wondered if you'd had the same thought. 😁

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@darleneschreiber9415 It has come to mind but I end up putting it out of my head because I have far too many other things I am stressing over right now that I do not need that too

[@maggieclark7807]

Do you have a video of how you make your tassels?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sort of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJu3Z6Vri9hjmdE

[@Proverbs_3]

Hey! You showed up on my notifications! I’ve been actively trying to watch your videos lately so I don’t miss them, I wonder if that helps?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Possibly and thank you for taking the extra steps

[@Proverbs_3]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks for honoring God in your videos. :)

[@beingsaveddaily6303]

Had question about natural mascara. Do you have use copper/ silver in it? Or what other alternative are possible? Thank you for sharing your wisdom and talent...

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can use aloe instead or even just water but you may increase the chance of it possibly going moldy

[@beingsaveddaily6303]

Thank u

[@NancyMorse]

Very interesting video.

[@sandykamenicky7366]

I’d love to see how you make linen pjs.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Here is how I make the bottoms, the ones in the video are cotton flannel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXTYgKifrs1so8k

[@basicoftextile]

❤good video❤

[@sallyeblen7032]

I love he brown shirt and skirt you made. I'd like to see you make a top. :)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It is very similar to what I did in this video but cut much looser since it does not have the stretch of the T-shirt fabric: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5aTqqd_lpeDebs

[@wendybethel9129]

Thank you for the very informative, well made video! I'm wondering if you would share your skirt & shirt patterns with us? I have been looking for linen clothing and having a difficult time finding any? Maybe I'm not using the correct verbage in my searches? Thank you, Heidi! :)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Skirt making series: kzbin.info/aero/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH

[@RJ-mh1bu]

QUESTIONS: THE LINEN SHEETS PREWASHED/SHRUNK , BUT IS JUST THE FABRIC BY YARD?? I NOTICE SHEETS ARE ORGANIC BUT FABRIC BY YARD IS NOT? HOW MANY YARDS DID IT TAKE FOR ASKIRT? THANK YOU HEIDI!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The amount of yards will depend on how wide it is and it can be a bit tricky figuring that out. I know for the Amazon 2 yard cuts @ 78" wide, I need two of those for a total of 4. I do have some left over when I am done but it is not a lot. For the 106" wide fabric, I need 2 yards for a skirt

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

The Asian-Indians have this dress concept for thousands of years…the “knickers” under the outer garments…

[@BlessingsfromNorthIdaho]

Heidi do you iron your linen clothing and napkins?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I only iron the napkins when I first make them, usually after that the wrinkles are not too bad or press themselves out once folded and put away.

[@jackiebradley9870]

Where do you find linen yard goods?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I provided links in the description box as promised

[@jackiebradley9870]

Sorry I didn't get to finish watching video at the time I had to go to physical therapy​@@RainCountryHomestead

[@amandaaskew7606]

Heidi, do you think that if you were to put a linen backing on a regular quilting cotton and cotton blend backing quilt, does it cancel out the benefits of the linen, OR with the linem being what is really against you, do you still benefit? Does that make sense?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I believe it would benefit having the solid linen backing on a quilt, no matter what the quilt top was made of

[@amandaaskew7606]

@RainCountryHomestead thank you for answering back so quickly!

[@carlashuler5004]

Heidi, Is there a reason for wearing the tassels or is it for style?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJu3Z6Vri9hjmdE

[@mariadi1069]

Hi and thank you for sheering. I'm finding difficult to find some videos that will show/explain how to clean/wash linen. Is it by hand or can go on washing machine, what detergent or not? Thank you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I machine wash with my homemade laundry detergent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHOXfXd4j7Gif7c and also tumble dry for the first several washes to soften the fabric and pull out the excess lint.

[@JJ-nb4ci]

Where can we get the fabric? Last time I went to the fabric store they had nothing as far as even 100% cotton let alone linen.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I linked to the two places I have been buying mine in the description box as promised

[@lillivaughn8655]

Heidi, is there a meaning to the tassels?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

See video link in description box about those

[@kimroode7053]

Do you have a pattern that you recommend for your shirts and tops?

[@jurassicgardener3136]

I remember seeing a vid where U mentioned the linen cloth U used to strain/drain things with instead of cheesecloth but I can't seem to find it again could pls mention it again as I am starting to make a lot of my own foods now as I am prediabetic.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I never actually had a video like that so you might be thinking of another channel. Unless you are thinking of a more recent one where I talked about making linen covers for my dehydrator racks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZ_LfmqJorJ3fas

[@marymeyer2988]

Where do you find 100% cotton sweats for $10?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Not sure you can anymore

[@marymeyer2988]

@@RainCountryHomestead I didn’t think so… thank you for your info in linen fabric. I’m still concerned with types of dyes and sources of fabric. Best

[@miekiedevilliers3523]

God told Moses about linen and not mix fabric.s. from cape town southafrica.❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The scripture is very specific on not wearing a garment of woollen and linen mixed together. See Leviticus 19:19, preferably King James Bible as modern translations often have poor wording

[@deboraharnold9715]

So I take it that you can get one skirt out of a 72x 78" cut?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, you need two of those to make a single skirt unless you are making a three tier, then one may be enough

[@GoingGreenMom]

Do you happen to know how easy it is to dye linen? I was considering just getting white and dying fabric, but not sure if that works well for bright colors because normally I only see really dusty colors in the blues or whatever.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I know there are many natural dyes one can use (walnut hulls, red onions skins, calendula flowers, and more but I have never tried to use them. My concern is how well the colors hold after a few washings. I should just try to find out some time

[@GoingGreenMom]

@RainCountryHomestead I wasn't even going the super natural route in my thinking, I should probably do more research, but RIT dye (at least the one for natural fibers) is supposed to be non-toxic and just the pigment and acid or whatever it is called to make it hold on the fabric. I was thinking that if it dyes well I could just look up the recipes for 3-5 accent colors and that way anything outside of the navy or black I would typically choose for my neutral I could dye from white.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@GoingGreenMom I know 100% cotton accept dye very well and I assume that linen would be the very same

[@GoingGreenMom]

@@RainCountryHomestead okay, that is awesome. Will still probably wait til I get a couple garments done before trying linen (it's pricey! ) and I have 100% cotton here that Mom and Grandmother had in their stashes as well as a few sheets to play with. These first couple I'm hoping last a couple years since I'm about 12 pounds in on 180 pound weight loss journey. I figure even adjustable options at the beginning will be too big at the end.

[@MichaelR58]

Good video, thanks for sharing, YAH bless !

[@CajunBoudreaux]

PRAY for Florida and the surrounding states due to the approaching hurricane. ❤️✝️❤️

[@RainCountryHomestead]

This is why I pinned the first comment like this to the top is to make sure everyone knows to pray

[@katherinesmaha1678]

is there a reason you put tassels on the skirts? Please pray for all in Florida up through Louisiana as the hurricane approaches. Especially remember our first responders who are working 24/7 during the state of emergency

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJu3Z6Vri9hjmdE

[@angelamcentee1277]

God recommends linen and wool in the bible, because He know best. Thank you Heidi from a lover of linen.

[@Angie29449]

Just shared your channel link to a South Carolina Facebook group wanting your ginger bug methods. If you get questions, some members may be coming over your way. Hope that’s ok with you.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is great, thank you!

[@Angie29449]

@@RainCountryHomesteadyou are welcome! And btw, I totally deleted most of my closet a few years back and have been sewing new everything in linen, Cotton and other natural fabrics. I am going to be watching this video later today and haven’t seen it yet, but I’m guessing that it will be wonderful info, as always. Thanks, Angie

[@philipmcmanigal4896]

Elastane is made from polyurethane.

[@Spmama444]

How can you find linen sheets that are not right or itchy? Is there terminology I’m missing. Probably don’t buy on Amazon…haha 😅…

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The sheets I got (linked in description) I got from Amazon and I love them enough I bought a second set

[@rebeccaharp3254]

PS Do you sell your skirt pattern? I need a pattern for all I do.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No but I have a whole video series on skirt making you can access for free: kzbin.info/aero/PLzVtTPDzFPKFkI2Er-6JV72MabwMxIurH

[@rebeccaharp3254]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you, Heidi

[@didine256]

What about flannel? ❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I wear 100% cotton flannel as well, mostly my outer shirts and I have some homemade pajamas from flannel as well. Especially great for the cooler months

[@JulieDobbins.76]

I would love to see a video on how you make your nickers. I need some warmth for winter and can't find anything that suits me. I can't stand leggings. I need something loose fitting. 🥶😆

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The basic pattern is the same as for my pajama bottoms that I have a video on. The two main differences are that I use loose elastic in the waist instead of a drawstring and elastic at the ankles to prevent me from walking on them and to keep things snug, especially for colder weather: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXTYgKifrs1so8k

[@JulieDobbins.76]

@@RainCountryHomestead thanks! I'll give it a try.