I've used linen in several quilts and quilted items and love it! It can really look polished. I always launder the linen first and starch it really well. When I cut it I usually cut my pieces a little larger so I have plenty of squaring up room. One I use quite frequently is called Essex Linen found at my local LQS as well as
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