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Flax stricks (pictured above left and right), approximately 1/4 pound, completely machine processed, $12 each.
Flax stricks, approximately 1/4 pound, machine scutched but hand combed for a more traditional look, $12 each.
Mini-strick, $2, a small flax souvenir made just like the full-sized ones but with less fiber.
Green, unretted straw with seed pods. Perfect for exhibits. Sold by the bundle and tied with traditional flax knot, $3 per bundle
Water-retted flax straw, traditional golden blond color, $6 per pound.
Tow fiber, quarter pound: $7; half pound, $12; full pound, $20.
Flax seed, Marilyn variety, fiber flax: $9 per pound, $5 half pound, $3 quarter pound.
“Flax and Wool,” a 25-page booklet depicting in woodcuts (by Christian) and text (by Johannes), the Colonial processes for producing cloth from fiber and fleece. Written on a fourth-grade level. The last page has samples of flax and wool at various stages. $8.
Educational Kit, a complete assortment of flax at every stage of production, including flax seed, green flax straw, water-retted flax straw, plus broken, scutched and combed flax fibers, a mini-strick, tow, spun linen yarn and a piece of linsey-woolsey tape. Perfect for schools, historic societies and museums. $25.
Shipping is extra and typically adds 10 to 20 percent to the total amount. Small items like stricks, tow and seed are sent in flat-rate USPS Priority boxes. Flax straw is shipped via USPS Parcel Post. All come with Delivery Confirmation so packages can be tracked at USPS.com by typing the tracking number into the search line. For a shipping quote and to order, email: BroJoh@Yahoo.com or call 570-425-2548. Payment may be made via PayPal to the above email address or by sending a check or money order made payable to: The Hermitage, 75 Grove Rd., Pitman, PA 17964.
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