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*Farmgirl Swap: Fall Feedsack Swap *** PARTNERS POSTED*** |
katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2022 : 8:40:19 PM
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This sweet night gown was made from flour sack material and the top/bodice was crocheted with a very small crochet hook and tatting across the top. The little table cloth was a repurposed flour sack and embroidered with a Verse around the edges.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 02 2022 : 8:45:46 PM
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The Museum of Art and Culture, aka "M.A.C.",, had a lovely Feed/Flour Sack display,, this dress and the quilt and night gown were donated/on loan to the museum for the display.
This is the under side of a dress jacket/bodice.. yep flour sack was used for clothes lining.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Oct 04 2022 11:51:26 PM |
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VT Oma
True Blue Farmgirl
336 Posts
Sheila
Greensboro
Vermont
USA
336 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 02:33:16 AM
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Jean, thank you my Flour Sack came in the mail yesterday. I can't wait to check out the things that have been on line and get some inspiration.
Sheila Farmgirl #5766
Nichiren, "Winter Always Turns to Spring'' |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 08:30:11 AM
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I was digging through some containers of old-vintage fabric and I forgot I had these in there along with some fabrics that might have been former feed-flour sacks. While digging through the stash I did figure a way to know for sure if the fabric was flour-feed sack, it is on the stitching, across the top, Loop stitching that easily pulls out., also I noticed on the back of one of the sacks there was a little stamping with instructions on how to pull the thread out. I also noticed a difference in fabric texture and thickness.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6721 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6721 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 08:37:31 AM
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Amazing Dress and Nightgown Grace! How wonderful you still have it!
Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Oct 04 2022 08:38:15 AM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 08:42:28 AM
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(my stash)
A simple 10# bag for sugar. Tight woven, thin cotton. Egg mash- chicken feed. This bag is 36” tall, medium weight and soft. It would make a lovely pillow case or child’s clothing.
The largest of the 3 bags, is also the thickest fabric. It’s hard to read-faded, but I think it was a 50# bag.
The CP bag is from Colgate Palmolive,, but I have no clue what it held.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Oct 04 2022 11:52:42 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 08:45:09 AM
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Ok,,, much faded,, but the big CP bag contained Soap Flakes.. It never occurred to me that soap flakes came in 50# bags,,,
The “pointing fingers “ was on the backside of the little sugar bag.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 08:56:48 AM
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These were the only printed bags (in the mueseum) and the red one is a retro remake. The other was also newer made, even though it looks like vintage cloth.
Notice the UPC code?
The Kitchen Queen label might have been from the 1960’s… about mid 1960 the US Postal Dept stated using Zip Codes.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Edited by - katmom on Oct 04 2022 11:54:10 PM |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 08:59:13 AM
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I forgot to mention , on the green one, the label is thin tissue type paper that once wet probably came of easy.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1250 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1250 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 09:46:02 AM
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Thanks for sharing Grace, I’ve never seen actual feed sack fabric that I know of. I can’t wait to see what Jean sends me!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677 FGOTM August 2022 |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 10:14:28 AM
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Oh Grace what a treasure trove. Lucky you. And, thanks for sharing the Feedsack information with all of us.
The feedsacks have started to arrive. Thank you Grace and Sheila for letting us know yours have arrived safely. hugs, jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at." . . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal." . . . .jean pici |
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jmpiercy
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Joan
Mechanicsville
Virginia
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Oct 04 2022 : 11:13:20 AM
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Yes, Grace, thanks for sharing all that with us! I am looking for my feedsack any day now, Jean. It is exciting!
Joan P. Farmgirl Sister #8056
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillippians 4:13 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2022 : 1:49:12 PM
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My feedsack arrived today!!! What a neat pattern it is! Now to make a final decision on what to make...
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2022 : 2:34:03 PM
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Heather,, I have decided,, then changed my mind and re-decided and changed my mind again and then re-decided again,, fingers crossed I don't change my mind... again! lol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2022 : 6:32:30 PM
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Sometimes making whatever you want is way to hard LOL!
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2022 : 11:17:27 AM
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lol! especially when wew have a gazillion ideas rolling around in our heads! lolol!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2022 : 2:00:15 PM
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Exactly! So many ideas - so little fabric LOL!
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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jmpiercy
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Joan
Mechanicsville
Virginia
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2022 : 7:13:02 PM
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Hi, Everyone, I received my feedsack yesterday. It is beautiful. Now to figure out what to make for Wanda Sue? I am excited.
Joan P. Farmgirl Sister #8056
"You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth." - William W. Purkey
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillippians 4:13 |
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1250 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1250 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2022 : 7:36:06 PM
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I got mine too Joan, the gears are turning!!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677 FGOTM August 2022 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2022 : 3:15:39 PM
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VTOma… I am in my sewing room working on your surprise… with the assistance of my little helper…
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6721 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6721 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2022 : 3:24:54 PM
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She is just to darn cute Grace!
Big Hugs, Debbie #1582 Blessed in Oregon With Colorado on My Mind Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3139 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3139 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2022 : 6:27:22 PM
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Marlene is on the ball! I received my feed sack project today along with a bunch of other goodies!
I love the cow towel! The extra fabric will be put to good use :) The Halloween placemat is cute and how did you know I could use a new coin purse?
For the feed sack project Marlene made a junk journal out of a book:
There are some recipes in there:
Some farm/country pictures:
There are a bunch of other things in there but you can tell it was made just for me by this one...
Yup - cows!!!!
Thanks for a great swap Marlene! I'll let you know when yours is on it's way.
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2022 : 7:13:23 PM
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Great happy mail!! :) Love the cows.
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1627 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1627 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2022 : 7:14:19 PM
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Grace, your kitty is so cute!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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JeanP
True Blue Farmgirl
1284 Posts
Jean
Deary
ID
USA
1284 Posts |
Posted - Oct 11 2022 : 7:50:52 PM
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Oh, a Feedsack Junk Journal -- such a delight!! Good job Marlene. Enjoy Heather hugs, jean
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at." . . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal." . . . .jean pici |
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