A Bit About Feed Sacks

Feed sacks were in their glory in the 1930's when farm and rural families were economically burdened.  They fit the bill, thanks to some creative manufacturers, for clothing, towels, tablecloths and of course quilts.  Anyone who frequents estate sales today can attest that in that era, nothing was wasted, because waste meant not making the mortgage payment, not putting supper on the table, or not buying new clothes.

With scores of prints to choose from, buying feed, flour and even seed was less a matter of choosing the right grain than choosing what print was needed to start or finish whatever sewing project was in the works. 

Finding these gems in good condition is getting to be a rare occurrence.  Many have been thrown out with the trash (gasp!), others have been left to rot in a barn, while even more have already been chopped up for use in making or repairing a quilt.  The reproduction prints may come close, but nothing can compare to the real McCoy... such is the case with just about any reproduction!

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