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Repost: Day 1593: Monday, December 5, 2016
I vaguely remembered ordering something a long time ago.
Normally pretty frugal, I sometimes splurge. And, look!
It's my book wrapped in a real flour sack!
Cousin Katha, I immediately thought of you! You'd love it!
And inside ... amazing!
If you don't know about UPPERCASE magazine,
it is a beautiful high-end, pricey, no ads, quarterly magazine.
I was lucky to be published in it, & now subscribe.
. . .
"UPPERCASE is a small, independent publisher of books and magazines for the creative and curious: products that spark the imagination and inspire creativity. Founded in 2009, UPPERCASE is loved by readers around the world and has been recognized for its design excellence.
Feed Sacks: The Colorful History of a Frugal Fabric
WRITTEN BY LINZEE KULL MCCRAY
Feed sacks are the perfect example of a utilitarian product turned into something beautiful. Author Linzee Kull McCray explores the history of the humble feed sack, from a plain burlap or cotton sack to exuberantly patterned and colorful bags that were re-purposed into frocks, aprons and quilts by thrifty housewives in the first half of the 20th century
Isn't that the best?
When you've ordered something but forgot & so it's like a gift!
Sunday's Smiles ...
4 comments:
HI Jacki, I had many dresses made from feed sacks as a girl.My uncles would send them to my mom from their farms in Nebraska. It was always so exciting to get a package. My mother was an amazing seamstress. One of her grandmothers had a French seamstress that taught my mom how to cut patterns, sew bound button holes, match fabric at the seams, etc. I was one lucky girl. Of course as I got older, I needed to purchase clothing at stores where there was this same craftsmanship. And that also brought with it, higher prices. You brought back a great memory. Thank you.
Jacki, I hadn't known feed sacks but I really love these old patterns.
Jacki, I also send you a hug across the ocean. I'm thinking of you more often than you can imagine!
Have a wonderful week ahead.
Thanks Carrol, I was remembering the superb craftsmanship of your sewing your daughter's ballet tutus, they were museum quality! And it started with flor sacks? How amazing. Thanks again.
Thank you, Elenor! We can never have too many hugs! I am sending one to you as well! Please take good care.
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