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    Old 09-08-2017, 09:56 AM
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    Default Flour sack fabric gifted to me!

    I recently was given several flour sacks by a friend's mom who had them in storage for a long time. There are probably around 12-15 of them. Some have some staining from storage. Can I get that out?

    Also, they are all white. Is there any reproduction type fabric that would go well with the flour sack fabric to make a quilt? Or any other projects that I could be making with them?

    Thanks ahead for helping me brain storm!
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    Old 09-08-2017, 10:23 AM
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    The Best dish towels ever.,

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    Old 09-08-2017, 10:29 AM
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    I have RetroClean and it takes out everything. I really love that product
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    Old 09-08-2017, 11:10 AM
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    I too use retro clean and I love it. No harsh chemical smell and it really works.
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    I am using some white feedsacks in a pieced quilt with vintage 1930's fabrics (also feedsacks) and 1930's reproductions. Go for it!
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    Originally Posted by SusieQOH
    I have RetroClean and it takes out everything. I really love that product
    Where do you purchase RetroClean? I have not heard of this product. Thank you!
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    Originally Posted by copycat
    Where do you purchase RetroClean? I have not heard of this product. Thank you!
    Amazon has it.
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    Old 09-09-2017, 04:20 AM
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    Ebay has it also.
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    Old 09-09-2017, 04:57 AM
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    Walmart has it, too.
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    I always think calico when I see flour sacking. At least that is what I would use.
    Glad to hear about RetroClean. I have a quilt that my grandmother made and it could use some.
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