Flour sack towels come from the time when dry goods such as flour, sugar and seeds were shipped in large fabric bags. You can find the original pieces in thrift stores and flea markets or on online sites. Craft stores and home goods retailers sell packages of flour sack towels that are reminiscent of these original bags. Traditional uses include house cleaning and decorating projects, but you can also use this versatile material in unexpected ways.
Stitch two flour sack towels together on three sides. On the open end, attach handles at the top. The towels are sturdy, yet lightweight, making them ideal for heavy loads, whether it is produce from the farmer’s market or books from the library.
Staple or glue a flour sack towel around a canvas or snugly into various sized embroidery hoops to make wall art for the kitchen. Group multiple canvases or hoops for country flair. Add pillows made from flour sack towels and place on a window seat or kitchen chairs, matched, of course, to handmade kitchen window valances also crafted from flower sack towels.
Use vintage flour sack towels and a hot-glue gun to transform everyday items. Create a message board by tightly wrapping a towel around a piece of foam board. Cover a plain notebook with a piece of towel cut to size. If you don’t have vintage flour sacks, get a similar look by stamping designs on new towels.