The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts · Episode 15 · April 29, 2025 · 38 min

The Sacks that Spoke: Branding with Humble Textiles

Send us feedback about this episode! This episode explores the importance of textiles in marketing and branding. The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, in Spokane, WA, houses a unique collection of over 150 cloth flour sacks, dating from 1900 to the 1940s, which showcase the evolution of flour packaging and its significance in regional and international trade. Beginning in the mid-1800s, Eastern Washington established itself a major wheat-growing area, at one time having over 100 mills shi...