Chicken Linen: Feedsack Facts and Projects

Chicken Linen: Feedsack Facts and Projects
By Darlene Zimmerman

Step back into the colorful history of feedsack fabrics with this delightful booklet from Darlene Zimmerman—affectionately known in the quilting world as the Feedsack Lady.

This booklet combines rich textile history with charming project ideas, offering both education and inspiration for vintage fabric lovers.

Inside You’ll Find:
Feedsack Facts (pp. 2–14)
A fascinating look at the origins of feedsack fabrics, their role in everyday life, and the ingenious ways women reused them for garments, quilts, and household projects.

Feedsack Projects (pp. 15–20)

Feedsack Scrappy Apron – A cheerful apron design using feedsack prints

Feedsack Doll Quilt – A 14½" x 16½" miniature quilt with appliqué and rickrack detail

Feedsack Fancy – A playful pattern showcasing feedsack charm

Why You’ll Love It:

Blends history and hands-on projects in one compact volume

Ideal for anyone who collects feedsacks, enjoys 1930s–40s reproduction prints, or simply wants a small, cheerful project

A great addition to your quilt library or as a gift for a fellow vintage fabric enthusiast

Product Details:

Format: Softcover booklet

Author: Darlene Zimmerman

Publisher: Needlings, Inc. (2006)

Length: 20 pages

Condition: New