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Old 05-17-2015, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I wonder how the printed feed sack fabrics (used for feed sacks) would compare to the fabrics available now?

They seemed to hold up well to wear and washing.

I also wonder if the wealthier people thought that feed sack fabrics were "unsuitable" for them to use.
I have worn clothes and slept under many quilts made from feed sacks. they lasted for ever. my mom carded the cotton out of the cotton fields for the batting .
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