Originally Posted by greaterexp
I'm wondering if you are talking about the "flour sack" towels that we can still buy, which are white, or are you talking about the feed sacks made with printed cotton fabric from years ago? I haven't seen anyone use the flour sack toweling for quilts. Has anyone used them for quilting? They have a bit of texturing to them - at least all those I've seen do.
I would agree - the flour sack towels available now are great for wiping dishes, very absorbent - but I would not use them in quilts. The weave is too open. I have been referring to fabric used by a local flour mill used to package their flour, and to the vintage sacks sometimes found at auctions or for sale by quilters/collectors.