Unidentified Maker, Feed Sack Quilt Top - Hexagon Diamonds, U.S.A., c. 1940s. Cotton. 82 in. x 87 in. (208.28 cm x 220.98 cm). Gift of Pat L. Nickols; Digitization made possible through the Quilter's Guild of Dallas, Quilt Accessibility Project, 2012-35-111.Image courtesy of Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
Balboa Park
1439 El Prado
San Diego CA 92101
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...seven colorful quilts made from stitched feed sacks highlight the resourcefulness of early mid-twentieth century makers. In the 1930s and ‘40s, people affected by the Great Depression repurposed feed sacks—cotton bags used to package bulk dry goods—to make domestic items like quilts and clothes. Commercial manufacturers began printing feed sacks with vibrant patterns and prints, which gave rise to the incredible phenomenon of handmade feed sack textiles. This collection celebrates the ingenuity and creativity of feed sack quilters..."
