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FEED SACK DRESSES
Feed wasn't the only commodity that came in cloth bags, so did flour, salt and oatmeal. The flour sacks, once emptied and washed, were the softest and finest material of the lot. This material was most often used to make underwear, baby clothes and even diapers
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Cotton Candy Quilts
Reviews of "Cotton Candy Quilts" and "Threads from the '30s", both great books with many photos of reproduction and vintage fabrics in quilts.
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THE ALL AMERICAN FEED SACK
The "Feed Sack" is as American as apple pie, especially when Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin was making cotton inexpensive enough for these sacks to replace boxes, barrels, and tins. Did you know that each sack was stamped with the farmer's name?
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A Surprise for Brady
A fiction story for your summer reading pleasure. In part 1, Brady must decide whether to go the long-awaited dog show or help his elderly neighbor.
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Cheap Thrills for Sewers
Last week I hit the local thrifty bargain center, to see what I could find that would appeal to my readers. I had just two conditions: the items had to be cheap...
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Jennifer Chiaverini Writes A Quilter's Holiday
Best selling author, Jennifer Chiaverini creates another Elm Creek Quilts novel. The new book by this Madison writer, not yet released, is called A Quilter's Holiday.
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Quilting History
Are you aware of just how old the art of quilting actually is? When and where quilting began, with photos of examples of actual patterns are included in this article.
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ELECTION SURPRISES: TRUMAN'S 1948 VICTORY
Harry Truman defied all odds in winning his upset victory over Thomas Dewey in 1948. Every pollster predicted a big win for Dewey, and even Truman's own party agreed. Only Harry Truman knew better, and he showed them all!
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New Twists for a Harry Potter Party
This easy, updated plan uses household items, a no-cost or low-cost location, and imagination to stage a huge Hogwarts Halloween party or Harry Potter party.
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The Dirty 30's
Imagine living in the Dirty 30's. This time (1930 - 1939) was known as the Great Depression. It was a time of hardship for millions of Americans and Canadians.
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Equine Q & A
Equine questions from readers and my answers.
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Yo-Yo Quilt Patterns – Suffolk Puffs
Yo-yo patchwork quilts, popular during the early 20th century, are easy, economical and fun! Learn how to make this whimsical, vintage-style fabric craft.
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