This thread reminded me.... I never much cared for linen, couldn't see what all the fuss was about when people talked about linen blouses. Too scratchy. Then I bought some linen napkins that were on clearance at Williams Sonoma. Holy cow. They're the nicest napkins I've ever touched! They wash up so soft, with such a lovely drape, not scratchy at all! NOW I get it. I must have only had experience with icky, poor quality linen and linen blends before.
So I went back to Williams Sonoma and bought the largest, linen tablecloth they had - also on clearance, woo hoo! It's the loveliest shade of blue. I plan on making a summer blouse out of it. It's spring, time to pull it out and start sewing it!