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Grain Sacks Used 10 Ways

By Anita 37 Comments

I love grain sacks. I use them everywhere I can.  This isn’t even all of them, but I wanted to reveal all of these projects here in one post.  Ready? Here we go!

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1. I used grain sacks to reupholster these French bergere chairs. The back with the blue stripes is vintage grain sack fabric.

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2. Most grain sacks are the perfect size to hold a king size pillow.  Often I just stuff a king size pillow in a grain sack and use it just like that. I did that on this bed.

 

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3. I made these blue striped pillows on my back porch using vintage grain sacks.

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4. More pillows made from grain sacks, these red striped euro pillow shams were made from vintage grain sacks.

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5. The monogrammed grain sack was just stuffed with a king size pillow.

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6. Another monogrammed grain sack pillow was used with a king size pillow.

French settee

 

7. What’s better than using a grain sack pillow? How about using two? This pair is monogrammed pair is a matching set.

SOFA-ruffle

 

8. The ‘EZ’ pillow on the chair is made from a grain sack.

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9. Another pillow made from a grain sack sits on my front porch.

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10. Here I used a grain sack like a table cloth on the trunk.

 

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11. That’s right I’m adding a BONUS project for you!  Mini Christmas stockings

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How do you use your grain sacks??

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Comments

  1. MaryS says

    September 21, 2014 at 10:14

    I LOVE, LOVE grain sacks.. where do I find them??? I live in the Midwest – Saint Louis, MO.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      September 21, 2014 at 13:24

      I’ve edited my answer, since I didn’t have an internet resource when the post was published. Try my shop! http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/collections/grainsacks

      Reply
      • sarah waters says

        September 21, 2014 at 17:37

        What is the wholesale source for the grain sacks ??? I also would love to have a supply for my projects as well . Thanks so much for your time ! Sarah Have a nice evening.

        Reply
        • Danielle Eilender says

          September 28, 2014 at 20:11

          I am French native living in Texas and I enjoy the little French touch I find in your articles. Thank you.

          Reply
          • Anita says

            September 28, 2014 at 21:27

            Thank you Danielle!! Where do you live??

  2. Suzanne Lange says

    September 21, 2014 at 11:48

    Love them all, especially the Bergere chairs and settee! I purchased two antique grain sacks last year from a lovely lady (etsy) in Austria, and they arrived softly laundered and smelling delicious! When you do the math, they were quite a deal, costing $120, including shipping, and the two sacks covered 5 (smallish) chairs, one large and one small bench.

    Reply
  3. Nan, Odessa, DE says

    September 21, 2014 at 12:25

    WHERE do we buy them??????????????????????????
    We all like your ideals, but don’t have the sacks.

    Reply
    • Marianne Davies says

      March 15, 2015 at 14:04

      Anita, if you find some I would love to purchase from you as well!!

      Reply
  4. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    September 21, 2014 at 12:26

    Love the way you incorporate grain sacks in our beautiful homes!!!!

    Reply
  5. Dorothy says

    September 21, 2014 at 12:50

    I too am wondering where to find grain sacks in my Denver area.

    Reply
  6. Josephine says

    September 21, 2014 at 13:47

    Grain sacks are great, they have been discovered, so shop around.
    Their use is endless for that French chic thing!

    Reply
  7. Pat says

    September 21, 2014 at 14:21

    Yes, please find us some of those beautiful grain sacks. I love the ideas you have for using them in home decor. Those red stripe are gorgeous.
    Thanks, Pat

    Reply
  8. bj says

    September 21, 2014 at 17:09

    Your home is just adorable…
    I never see vintage sacks around our area.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      September 22, 2014 at 08:51

      Ebay is a good source BJ. I am now carrying them in my shop. http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/collections/grainsacks

      Reply
  9. Barbara Moore says

    September 21, 2014 at 17:10

    Atlanta area grain sacks?? Scotts monthly market usually has them – for a premium price. I have some of the thicker ones – like the one on your trunk, but would LOVE to find some of the softer, thinner ones. Would LOVE for you to recommend a source. In the meantime, Decor Steals offers grain sackish (ha) material (in 3 yard sections)
    occasionally. Not the real deal, but nice for the random pillow. I’m thinking of making some roman shades out of their blue striped fabric. Love your home – thanks for sharing.
    B

    Reply
  10. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    September 22, 2014 at 13:32

    Gorgeous… every inch!!! I need a great resource for grain sacks!

    Reply
  11. Linda says

    September 22, 2014 at 14:30

    Who would have thought grain sacks would become so popular? You do use them well.

    Reply
  12. Christine says

    September 22, 2014 at 17:01

    you had my full attention at GRAINSACKS…LOL…love these gorgeous pics

    Reply
  13. deloris wooldridge says

    September 22, 2014 at 18:20

    I like anything country love your grain sacks cute ideas.

    Reply
  14. Sharon says

    September 22, 2014 at 20:49

    If you’re buying them wholesale, sell ’em to the gang retail! In your spare time, of course.

    Reply
  15. Janelle@The Peaceful Haven says

    September 23, 2014 at 08:11

    I love grain sacks because they last and look LOVELY! Thank you for all these amazing ideas…looking forward to making some pillows!

    Reply
  16. Stacey Grimes says

    September 23, 2014 at 08:43

    I’d love the source also! Thank you!
    Stacey Grimes

    Reply
  17. pattyk says

    September 29, 2014 at 18:56

    Would you be willing to share tips on what to look for or things to avoid when buying linens and grainsacks? What kinds of information have you picked up over the years you have been purchasing fabrics?
    Any suggestions would be appreciated.
    Thanks, patty

    Reply
    • Anita says

      September 29, 2014 at 22:21

      Yes, that’s a great idea Patty!!

      Reply
  18. Laurie says

    September 30, 2014 at 08:33

    I have bought a grain sack from Decor Steals which is really heavy and thick. Can you recommend how to wash it and can it be softened somehow? Love your post! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      September 30, 2014 at 22:13

      I wash them in the normal cycle in my washing machine. They soften with washing. But I am talking about linen grain sacks. If yours is heavy and stiff it is probably not linen. I am not sure if those will soften at all or even how to wash them. They are made from something similar to sisal.

      Reply
  19. Colleen says

    March 15, 2015 at 19:25

    Hi Anita, I went on Etsy and Ebay and am more confused than ever??? Some of the initials look so fake and the grain sacks look so rough and nubby. How do we know what we would order is the real thing?? Most of the linen grain sacks are in fabric rolls ; are these real, but no initials. Just more confusion!! Help!!!

    Reply
    • Anita says

      March 18, 2015 at 18:17

      Colleen, this is a great topic, and I will try to write a post very soon to answer these questions.

      Reply
  20. Victoria says

    March 15, 2015 at 22:39

    It is really a shame that you don’t want to share your source for grain sacks other than Ebay, with the readers who support you and follow your site, helping to make it a success. Some of us just want to be able to beautify our homes and we cannot afford the more expensive grain sacks.

    Reply
    • Anita says

      March 18, 2015 at 18:22

      Victoria,
      I’ve updated this answer. I had listed prices which are no longer valid. Prices are going up on wholesale grainsacks and so that affects the retail price as well. I sell them in my shop now. http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/collections/grainsacks They are also available on ebay for similar prices.

      Reply
  21. Leslee says

    June 25, 2015 at 12:14

    LOVE the grainsacks… but oh, oh, oh how expensive they are!!! Can’t afford them. You have so many and they’re adorable. Ebay has been mentioned, I’ve looked there in the recent past, and they are very expensive as well. I’m pretty much out of luck, but do love them, and the look! Always looking forward to your blog. Leslee

    Reply
    • Anita says

      June 25, 2015 at 12:20

      Leslee, yes they are expensive, but it is a lot of fabric. If the grainsack dimensions say 20×45 inches long, then the piece of fabric is actually 90 inches long when the seam is opened. I once got 4 pillows out of one grainsack, by just using the grainsack fabric on the front of the pillows. I will look for some cheaper options.

      Reply
  22. Connie Massie says

    July 3, 2015 at 09:58

    Love your home! Where did you find the bed shirts both the queen and the daubed??

    Reply
    • Anita says

      July 4, 2015 at 17:11

      I made them Connie.

      Reply
  23. Kelly says

    September 19, 2016 at 13:53

    I made some valances for my windows out of grains sacks with no sewing involved what SEW ever lol!! All I did was unthreaded the sacks at all ends and put them up with the clip on rod hangers. They worked perfectly and look so cute and really gave my windows the farm house touch they were needing!!

    Reply
  24. Lorri says

    June 11, 2020 at 23:08

    Thanks for a marvelous posting! I seriously enjoyed reading it,
    you can be a great author.I will remember to bookmark your blog and will eventually come back from now on.
    I want to encourage that you continue your great posts, have a nice morning!

    Reply
  25. Shoo says

    February 23, 2021 at 15:04

    Hi—I would love to buy one or two 2×3 Farmhouse Stripe linen rugs (without fleur de lis) from you. I bought a 3×5 a year or so ago, but want more!

    Are you able to sell me one or more?
    Many thanks—

    Reply

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