Vintage 1940s Uncut Flour Sack Fabric with Berries and Cherries

{HISTORY}

Just a bowl of berries, just a box of cherries, just a strawberry loose and lovely... this vintage 1940s era feed sack contains all three fruits in a bright lime green color palette accented with orange leaves and sea green bowls and boxes. 

In absolutely gorgeous condition,  this fabric, is in its original full sack form, which means it is stitched into a bag shape, enclosing three sides with an open end at the top, like a pillowcase. Originally, it held household pantry staples like flour, sugar, rice, beans and grains and were very popular during the Great Depression and WWII years when supplies were scarce and thriftiness was an art form. 

Made of soft, durable cotton, sewers of that era made all sorts of beautiful things out of feed and flour sack material. Clothing, pillows, curtains, quilts, bags, rugs, aprons, household linens... anything that was composed of cloth was an inspiration for a feed sack sewing project.

This one comes from a collector in Oregon who took such incredible care with it, it practically looks brand-new. So pretty for a host of sewing projects, clothing repair, and artistic creativity, we can't wait to hear all about what you make with this fruit-themed time traveler. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Strawberry and cherry motif
• Colos include sea green, lime green, pumpkin and black against a soft white background. 
• Original uncut bag shape shape with rounded corners
• Practically brand new condition

{CONDITION}

In beautiful vintage condition with no spots, stains, holes or rips. This fabric is very clean and bright and the colors are vibrant. The cotton is very soft. Please see photos. 

{FOR THE LOVE OF FEED & FLOUR SACKS}

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{DONATION SUPPORTED!}

This fabric gives back! 20% of the proceeds from the sale of these fabrics will be donated to rare.org - an international non-profit committed to protecting, promoting, and preserving global foodways, communities, and the environment through self-sustainability and conservation.