Monday, August 2, 2010

Vintage grain sacks

Before I head off to painting classes this morning, I thought I'd pop in to tell you about the vintage grain sacks I found on Friday. Now I realise these sacks have been all over blogland for ages, but these ones are quite unique - along with the usual blue and red stripes, I've tracked down some in greens and even lilacs.They're just gorgeous, and my only dilemma now is deciding what to do with them. I'll post some photos of mine as I get a chance, but for now here are a few ideas:


the above are all dan marty designs, via willow decor











By the way, now that the painters are finished, I'm also hoping to take some pics of Suzi's beach house makeover. Now we can concentrate on the fun part - shopping for furniture and accessories. Poor me, this is one tough job!

Have a great day everyone,

26 comments:

  1. Although these vintage grain sacks seem to have been all over the place, I just haven't been able to "get" what their appeal is. Will be interested to see what you come up with? Looking forward to seeing the beach house photos. Enjoy your painting classes!

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  2. Ooh you lucky thing!
    I've just ordered a load of vintage grain sack fabric from Hungary and can't wait to make a load of pillows out of mine. Let us know what you do with yours!
    ~Sam

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  3. Whatever you do with your vintage grain sacks will be lovely Kerri and I'm sooo looking forward to seeing your friend's beach house make over, it's going to be stunning!!! Have a lovely day my dear.
    Jxx

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  4. Gorgeous Kerri - I just love those unusual colours - great find...

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  5. You scored what!!?? Tell me you've found one in hot pick and I'll be there in a flash :) Look forward to seeing what you do with them, they're so simple yet stylish aren't they? Enjoy your painting class. Wish I was in Brissie, I think I could use a few tips!

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  6. i'm such a big fan of the vintage grain sacks looks gorgeous on the chairs xx

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  7. Love the new find, If you can try to get enough for a chair that would be too cool or cushions would be super fun. Can't wait to see your find.

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  8. I just love that couch and the bag - you lucky thing finding a bunch of sacks! I'm keen to hear what you decide to do with them.
    ps the lilac sounds divine!

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  9. I love these. I'd seen them used as floor cushions and the like, but not to cover furniture - what a neat idea. Love that bag too.

    Have a great week, Kerri.

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  10. Oooh love the contrast of the pretty lilac with the grain sacks :)

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  11. Love the look of grain sacks on upholstery and cushions etc. Can't wait to see what you do with yours. Hope you have a happy Monday. Michelle

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  12. They are gorgeous, can't wait to see what you do with yours! Letitia

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  13. hi kerri, thanks for sharing those, so pretty and refreshingly different! look forward to seeing the beachhouse; hope you had a great weekend!
    Laura curriex

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  14. Grain sacks might have been around blogland for a while, but I am new to blogland, therefore these are new to me! They look fantastic! Love to see what you do with yours!
    X Briohny.

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  15. I would like do a chair and some pillows. I think they would also make neat slips for parsons chairs.

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  16. Very helpful post, I love the different ideas. I just got some really old grain sacks from my grandmother and I got no clue how to use them. Thank you for your post.
    TC, Anna

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  17. I always love grainsack as tight upholstery - I'm beginning to see the throw cushions as predictable...
    The colours sound wonderful - good find!

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  18. Look forward to seeing the grain sacks and what you do with them
    Alison

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  19. I love how they've been used to upholster those chairs - I haven't seen that before. Hope you've enjoyed your morning of painting xx

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  20. Can't wait to see the Beach House Makeover! Lucky you finding some gorgeous grain sacks - can't wait to see what you do with them too!
    Kristine
    xxx

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  21. cool score darl! i love the long rectangular accent pillows you can get these days, and that bag looks awesome!

    jxx

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  22. hi karri hope you enjoyed your art class! have a great week xox

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  23. The lilac grainsacks have me swooning over here!!! I cannot wait to see what you do with them! The sofa is gorgeous!

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  24. Hi Kerri,
    Well, grain sacks are what I'm loving and have been for ages. I had a chair covered in them and the seat of another chair. The ones you have shown are gorgeous. I am so looking forward to seeing what you have done with yours. XXXX

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  25. I'm lusting after some of this material. Where can I find it?
    Brenda

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  26. Ooo, what a great find! I'm sure you'll have fun deciding and dreaming of what to do with it...

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