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Results: Filters 1. The very labor intensive production of tobacco required the use of this gauze for several weeks after the plants were transplanted, while they got established. In , our junior class went around and asked farmers for worn out tobacco cloths that we used to make a low ceiling for the Junior Senior Prom. We took the cloths and dyed them purple in outdoor bathtubs and sewed them together making a huge gym sized cloth.

This was tied up to provide the ceiling. This cloth is a cheap gauze and not as closely woven as any of the fabrics used in the quilts that you show. I never saw anyone try to make any type of object from the old tobacco cloths other than rags.

I'm thinking maybe the "tobacco cloth" for sewing use might have just been a slightly sarcastic term for low thread count dry goods, like saying "that material is so thin it's almost like tobacco cloth. Barbara, I grew up on a tobacco farm. Tobacco cloth is grade 90 Cheesecloth. Growing up on a tobacco farm in eastern NC I know all about it.

I just did a google and apparently "Pinterest brides" will drape it on anything that stands still. I have at least one quilt and maybe more that has several layers of tobacco cloth inside it rather than batting. This happened often with poor folks who made scrap quilts.

It is a soft "batting" but the devil to quilt so the quilting stitches are pretty long. Tobacco seeds are very very tiny and expensive.

Farmers would plant the seeds in about 5 feet or so wide beds and the beds were at least feet long. The beds were then covered with tobacco cloth to protect the seeds from birds eating them, rain run off, and to keep them warm for germination. The seeds would be planted in February.

The plants would be pulled in April and be transplanted into rows in the fields. I have seen quilts that tobacco cloth was also used for piecing. It is a pretty poor substitute for regular muslin. Very thin! If you would like to see photos let me know.

I am pretty sure I can find the quilts that have this material used as a batting and also as patchwork pieces. End of farming lesson. I am curious if tobacco farmers today still use tobacco cloth for these same purposes?

Or is there a new material that has replaced tobacco cloth? I have a tobacco sack quilt that was pieced by my great grandmother. Below are the available bulk discount rates for each individual item when you purchase a certain amount.

Tobacco Cloth is an amazing fabric to compliment your rustic, shabby chic, or farmhouse decor. This antique ivory white color tobacco cloth is the most light weight option that we carry and it is very light and wispy. Hand wash in cold water. Line dry. What is Tobacco Cloth? Tobacco cloth is a light, airy, loosely woven cotton fabric similar to gauze or cheesecloth.

It can come in various weights and can therefore be used for many different purposes. Historically, it was primarily used to cover tobacco plants and protect them from frost and insects. Additionally, early Americans used it in the home for practical purposes including bandages, tea bags and window decor. Recently, many brides have opted to use tobacco cloth instead of netting or tulle for their rustic wedding decor due to it's soft draping ability.