I remember printed feed sacks. Only the scraps left over after shirts and/or dresses were cut out were delegated to the quilt scrap box. I was wearing a feed sack dress the day I left home to go to work in the city. It had a white background with pansies printed on it. I thought it the prettiest dress I owned.
Flour sacks were made of lighter weight fabric and were used for dish towels and little girl's under garments.
I have been reluctant to take a quilting class or join a quilting group because there is so much I can no longer do due to MS and arthritis. My right (dominate) hand hand shakes so bad that I can't cut a straight line with scissors. It would be annoying to the instructor and embarrassing to me to hold up class while I asked for help, especially for something I used to do so easily. So I stay home and devise ways to keep quilting. I just have had to drop back to making simple quilts of simple patterns. I love the nine patch.
Although MS has made me change my quilt making habits, I count myself blessed that it has not affected my eye sight or my ability to walk.
I'll keep reading other's quilting hints on all the different quilting sites. I appreciate being able to occasionally offer one or two of my own. Thanks to you all for "listening" to me ramble on.
Betty