Delphiniums, which often suffer in our heat, are rated 6-1. Much of central Illinois is zone 6 so as you can see we are on the top range of heat that a delphinium will tolerate. Since the heat zone ratings are fairly new they are not listed as regularly as hardiness zones.
Methods Using Common Household Items. Sometimes cream of tartar will help to remove set stains from old linens. Mix 3 teaspoon of the cream of tartar per cup of water and boil your linen in the soup for a few minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to sun dry.ethods Using Common Household Items. Sometimes cream of tartar will help to remove set stains from old linens. Mix 3 teaspoon of the cream of tartar per cup of water and boil your linen in the soup for a few minutes. Rinse in cold water and allow to sun dry.
This will hide the raw edge of the linen. Pin this double fold into place. Top stitch the fold down. Repeat these steps to hem the opposite side of your linen and make sure to fold the hem towards the same side as the first fold. Repeat the same process to hem the two remaining sides. Fold towards the same side for these as well. You can cut the tip of the corners for these sides to reduce the bulk.