johanka

When I have seen a field like that, in my mind I see all the cotton pickers from the past. It is the history in me. :)

Stitch Lover

While on a business trip years ago my husband brought back a part of a cotton plant. Our daughters took it to school for show & tell. Surprisingly it was an excellent learning tool because so many kids had never seen a cotton plant! We had it hanging on the garage wall for several years!

ontheriver

We have lots of cotton fields around here where I live.

maryp

we have cotton feilds here in ms. they are very interesting.

stitchengramie

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

kerrytaylor

I have never seen a cotton field either. So much a part of our heritage. How interesting, thanks for sharing. It reminded me of a Georgia Bonesteel quilt called "The Cotton Boll". Its a beautiful appliqued quilt done in rich golds, browns, green and white. I found it in my old New Ideas For Lap Quilting by her. Gorgeous quilt!

Thumbelina

Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:

drw1mjw2

Thanks for sharing. It is amazing to me how something as hard as a cotton bale can be turned into something as soft as cotton matterial.

peabee

very interesting! many people think of cotton as fluffy, bunny rabbit soft, etc. picking white cotton is hell on earth. as someone else said, snakes and many other "critters". scratches and flesh wounds. sun and body aches. and, yes, how would u.s. history have changed if natural cotton had been favored? i love cotton, good to see a bit about the history of the staple of our craft.

NannyPat

Awesome! It's been a long time since I've seen cotton fields. I live in NC and we used to see miles and miles of these pretty white fields as we traveled to the coast. No longer, though. It's sad how our country has given up our resources to other countries.