Monday, August 24, 2009

~~ Feedsack Heaven * Lollipop, Lollipop, Ohhhh, Lollipop~~













I have NEVER had the Lollipop feedsack before & I got (2)!!! I am a 'sucker!!' for these little beauties. Oh, joy!! These are just a few of the novelty feedsacks that we acquired. I was in heaven ........... There is a wide range of 1930s to 1950s era.

We traveled last week to WV as you may recall from our Dixie-'land' fun visit posts. Of course, going & coming we had to 'antique' & search for these gorgeous fabrics. We acquired about 75 & were tickled with each. When we returned home we hit a mother-load when our mail was delivered & also a friend had purchased several ... 250+ in total.

And, then I got sick ... been a long week in bed but Dr. fixed me up with more new antibiotics today & I'll live ... TY for your wonderful notes, they were truly appreciated.

Please remember to continue to pray for all those that we know & do not know ... every word is heard. Thank you.
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46 comments:

  1. JocelynAugust 24, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    That is amazing Marydon. You know I have NEVER seen a feedsack in any of the places I have been. Not a one. Glad that you are feeling better. Take care.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 24, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    So sorry you have been under the weather. Please take care and I enjoyed seeing all the beautiful prints.

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  3. JuliaAugust 24, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    What gorgeous fabrics Marydon..
    We just don't get them here..
    Glad your feeling much better now..take care.
    Julia ♥

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  4. TanzaAugust 24, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Hi Marydon,
    Sure am glad you're feeling better!! Looks like you struck gold !! How fun !! LoVe to uncover fun treasures !! Now, that would make you feel better !! Have a restful evening !!
    hugs ~tea~xo

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  5. Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co.August 24, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Congrats on the feedsacks AND feeling better...Take care of yourself, you are loved!

    Pat

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  6. Mary AnnAugust 24, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Glad to hear you are feeling better.

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  7. Cathy~Mille FleurAugust 24, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Thank you so much for the warm welcome back!!! I have missed everyone and look forward to catching up!!!

    Chat with you soon!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  8. joanneAugust 24, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Those are fantastic! What do you do with all of them??
    Hope you get to feeling better soon, take care MD..;p

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  9. VickiAugust 24, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Hello, Marydon,
    You called to remembrance a song I hadn't heard in a long time, "Lollypop". Now, I am telling my age! Your materials are beautiful and colorful. I hope you are on the mend and feeling much better. Have a wonderful week. Thanks for stopping by and paying me a visit. Vicki

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  10. Scrappy quilterAugust 24, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Oooh I love those feedsacks. Hope you're soon feeling better.

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  11. Draffin BearsAugust 24, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    Hi Marydon,

    Sorry to hear that you have not been well and I hope with the antibiotics you are feeling better now.
    I have a sore throat today and feel like I am coming down with the flu.
    I love all your feedsacks, they are all so lovely.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  12. SueAugust 24, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Hi Marydon,
    Glad you are feeling better, I have been trying to catchup on some of your previous post, and have enjoyed everyone of them, Dixie sounds like such a great and fun friend. And I loved the story of how you surprised her.

    It seems you had a great trip, don't you love stopping by antique places in new towns?
    Now about your feedsack finds they are just beautiful. I remember my dear grandmother buying her chicken feed in sacks like these, and when they were empty, she would wash them and make dresses out of them. Just seeing these tonight, brought back such great memories. Thank you. I will continue to pray for our friends here in blogland, and you are so right there are a lot of them going through trying times right now.
    Blessings,
    sue

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  13. debAugust 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    I have never seen so many feedsacks in one place! LOL They are just lovely. Sure hope you get to feeling better soon. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. DH was stationed in Kodiak while in the Coast Guard. I left my heart in Alaska.....
    Take care *hugs*deb

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  14. debAugust 24, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    We were stationed there from '91-'94. My oldest graduated from High School there. I had just had our 4th, he was 6 wks old when we transferred. We also had orders for Hawaii at one point(30yrs ago), but they were cancelled when travel funds got tight. Ah yes Buskin River...saw many a bear down there ;) Miss the buskin River Inn..great place. Shucks, miss the Wild Blueberries, Salmon Berries, Salmon, Dollies, Halibut, Cod, Crab......I could go on & on! LOL Just a whole different way of life, so much calmer. Winters really weren't really that bad compared to Anchorage & other places. Thanks for letting me reminesce. *hugs*deb

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  15. SandiAugust 24, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Hi Marydon,
    So sorry to hear that you have been sick!! I do hope that you are feeling better.
    Your feedsacks are amazing. Do you just collect them or resell in your shop? I have seen these different places, but wouldn't have a clue about them.
    Be well!!
    Blessings and prayers~

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  16. DenaAugust 24, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Glad to hear you're feeling better. Love your collection of feedsacks. I have a smaller collection that I'm continuing to add to. I have several project ideas on my list to do.

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  17. TaraAugust 24, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    What fun! Candy always makes things much sweeter. I'm so glad to hear you are on the mend. Get to work knocking out those nasty germs! We need you well!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    So sorry to hear that you have been "under the weather". Hope you get well soon!!
    Wow... what a stash of vintage fabrics...
    Take Care!
    Love,
    Marilyn
    xxoo

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  19. BluebellAugust 25, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    Sorry you have been sick Marydon I hope you are feeling a lot better. The feedsack fabric is lovely no wonder you are excited it must feel like such an achievement when you find these lovely things.

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  20. SueAugust 25, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    I'm glad you're feeling much better. And wow, what gorgeous fabrics. I see lots of fun projects ahead for them!

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  21. a Pocket AngelAugust 25, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Marydon, What fabulous feedsack fabrics! The lollipop one is so very adorable..
    Blessings ~Mary~:-}

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  22. Sharon's Cottage QuiltsAugust 25, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Marydon, wow! Those feedsacks are amazing! I never knew they came in all of those designs! Lollipops?! Wonderful!
    I am so glad that you are feeling better.
    Blessings~Sharon

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  23. Sue @ Not the Good Scissors!August 25, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    The Lollipops fabric are adorable. You definitely hit the motherlode!

    I am glad you are feeling better.
    xxoo ~Sue

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  24. quilt'n-mamaAugust 25, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I love the Lollipop fabrics!
    Hope you are doing ok.
    Blessings,
    Gayly

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  25. Signing OutAugust 25, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    These are gorgeous, Marydon! I'm sorry to hear that you've been sick. Lifting you up in prayer right now. I hope you are feeling better soon!

    Jane

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  26. Vintage Inspired JewelryAugust 25, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Those are adorable. Sounds like you had a great time. Take care..Kathi

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  27. StaciAugust 25, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I love every one of those fabrics! Hope you're feeling better!

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  28. AnonymousAugust 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Marydon! I'm so sorry to hear you've been sick! Glad you're feeling better. Now lollipop sacks are precious! I've never seen anything like this before!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  29. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneyAugust 25, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Hi Marydon ! Glad to meet you !
    My mom still has some of her mother's flour sacks.Mom said she used to make them dresses out of them when they were little.Thanks for stopping by hon !

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  30. MickiAugust 25, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    The fabrics are just lovely and so cute!
    Micki

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  31. BECKYAugust 25, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    You sure got some awesome vintage finds Marydon!! How exciting!!

    I'm sorry that you haven't been feeling well, but I said a prayer for you, and trust that the Great Physician will have you all better soon!! Praise His Name!

    Love and hugs, sweetie,
    Becky

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  32. Boo-Bah AKA IrisAugust 25, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Hi Marydon, I am so sorry you were sick, and glad to hear you on the mend now.

    You know for the longest time I couldn't get to your blog very often. The internet kept throwing me off. It happened with other blogs too. I guess google has fixed it as the problem seems to be gone.

    I remember my Aunt making flour sacks into cuptowels or dishtowels as most people call them. She would crochet beautiful edging on them. I always thought they were so pretty.
    I never realized that flour sacks came in so many prints. I bet they are really nice for using in a lot of different projects.I am going to have to go through your site to see what you do with them.

    Have a great day and thank you for visiting my blog.

    Iris

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  33. StellaAugust 25, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Hope you are on the mend. Your feedsacks remind me of wonderful sweet pieces of hard candy we used to get at Christmas. All the bright colors. My grandmother used to make me dresses for school out of feedsacks and trim them with rick rack. Then she would starch them so stiff I couldn't bend. But what love she put in those dresses.

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  34. Nanette MerrillAugust 25, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Oh I want them all!!! I love them.

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  35. Sherry WilliamsAugust 25, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Thanks so much, Marydon, for stopping by my blog. I love your blog...too bad I don't quilt..I would be in serious trouble!!
    Sherry

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  36. webbswayAugust 25, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Marydon - your fabrics are beautiful! I am so sorry you had to be so sick though. Hope you "hair up and heal over" real quick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    love, linda the sewing granny

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  37. Kathryn @ Bonafide SouthernAugust 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Lovely fabric!

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  38. ButtercupAugust 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    These are fabulous. Love anything with lollipops or cupcakes. So glad that you are feeling better. Prayers for a complete recovery.

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  39. JuneAugust 25, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Hi Marydon,
    I didn't have any idea there were so many sweet prints on these sacks. The ones my mother had and g-mother had were flowered and striped.
    I'm trying to catch up on blog-hopping. I've been to see my g-children and didn't have access to a computer much.
    I hope you are feeling better now that you are on the medication.
    Hugs,
    June

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  40. Nat PalaskasAugust 25, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    They are all lovely. Whats a lucky finds. Glad you are feeling better. Take more rest for the full recovery - Hugs Natima

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  41. SueAugust 26, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    You just wonder what was in that bag of lollipop printed fabric!! Glad you are feeling a little better, Marydon.
    hugs, Sue

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  42. Coralie Cederna JohnsonAugust 26, 2009 at 5:15 AM

    Fabulous treasures! What fun finding all of these beautiful feedsacks! They are all lovely! (I am sorry you were feeling a bit under the weather though. Take care and get well soon! I'll be thinking of you, dear.)

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  43. vanillaAugust 26, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Really like your 'devil vs. Woman' motto.

    I just worked a feed sack dress into a story I posted last week.

    Thanks for joining my blog. Nice to have your visits!

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  44. RhondiAugust 27, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Hi Mrilyn
    I love the feedsacks. You've got quite a collection! I'm not making a quilt :)
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  45. MillieAugust 29, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Those Lollipop fabrics are gorgeous...you are so lucky finding them. I have a box of 1930's fabrics, but mine are the reproductions and not the real thing. LOL

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  46. BTAugust 29, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    wow, you surely found some incredible feedsack treasure on your trip. Well doen you. I'm sorry you've been poorly but glad the doc fixed you up with some new antibiotics. xxx

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