Flour sack towels

At one time dry goods such as flour, rice and chicken feed were sold in sturdy, tightly woven cotton sacks. Frugal consumers often reused the sacks for storage and carrying goods. It was also popular to make linens and clothing from the bag's of fabric. Some producers of cotton sacks even printed them with decorative patterns.

Towels cut from flour sack material are the most absorbent towels I have found. They feel so good in your hands while drying dishes. Homemakers have enjoyed using flour sack towels for many years and they may be used for all kinds of household tasks. Great for drying dishes, polishing glassware and silver, to straining foods and covering rising dough. They do not leave scratches or smears on fine glassware, eyeglasses, windows, computer monitors or t.v. screens.

I highly recommend the flour sack towel for everyday uses. You'll find endless uses for this extra soft, absorbent and lint free towel.

Purpose of Tea Towels

It was during the Industrial Revolution that mass production of the tea towels started. During the late 18th Century, England households used a special linen drying cloth to dry precious and expensive china, crystal and dinnerware.

The purpose of the tea towel is to absorb water, so it must be soft and absorbent. Tea towels are mostly made from cotton, linen and terrycloth.

Many places we travel to have tea towels on sale as a souvenir of a landmark or historic event. Some of us like to collect birds, cats, flowers, teapots or even Elvis Presley items. Tea towels can fill this need.

We enjoy the tradition of decorating for the holidays. We acknowledge the coming and goings of changing seasons. Personally, I get a special feeling when I use embellished products in my home for daily rituals. The same goes for specially designed clothing and accessories. Using your tea towel collection is a practical way to decorate your home.