Linen Backing Fabric winter and the last image by

and the last image by Susan Case

24 in by 44 in

This is the mother rug that started the whole Sazerac group

The pattern is designed with wheat in the center

The red piece was hooked by Sherryl Rager

Linen Backing Fabric winter and the last image byLinen has always been the gold standard as a backing for hooked rugs. Because it is flax fibers, it is the most durable fabric for rugs. It actually becomes stronger when it is exposed to moisture and will last for many generations. Our linen is made with mixed threads, bleached and unbleached. This combination gives it great strength but a softer hand than bleached linen. Its color is lighter than unbleached linen, which makes it easier to draw