what kind of material is this

It looks like the the burlap gunny sacks we used to sit on to ride down the giant slide at the Minnesota state fair.....only a lighter version....and probably not as thick as burlap....

yeah looks like a burlap to me only very thin. altho it might be a type of canvas?

Love those flowers tho!

I am thinking sugar sack, or "hopsack" fabric. I can ask my Mom. She will know. I will send her the pic.
xoxox-Ali

Sent to our resident Home economist professional!!!!!

Whatever it is, those flowers are gorgeous!

Looks like a type of cross stictch material... maybe Aida cloth??? Those flowers are gorgeous!!!
Did you make these Sonya???

I agree, these are stunning!

Here's what Mom emailed e a few min ago:

"It might be hopsacking. It is a plain weave roughly spun thread, probably cotton or linen. Burlap is usually made from hemp or sisal but the weave is plain and loose like this. Could it be bleached burlap?
Love, Mum-----"

loving the flowers... yes, i thought burlap too.. or a form of it.. Nice that mom set us straight

those flowers are really, really nice!

I was thinking a type of bleached burlap as well...I actually have some of that stuff somewhere around here...lol. Aida cloth isn't as "rough" looking and the threads are more consistent and even. HTH!

Alimom4 wrote:

I am thinking sugar sack, or "hopsack" fabric. I can ask my Mom. She will know. I will send her the pic.
xoxox-Ali

Ali you are such a sweetie!

Helen I didn't make these, but I am bound and determined to! Maybe I'll go to Archiver's and buy a pak to take to the fabric store.


Ever since I saw the video on you tube for the Prima flowers, I have been a little obsessed. Okay a lot! I am bound and determined to make every item (at least one of) they sell. I did buy the Aida cloth, and I am making a flower out of that now. I don't think it's the material pictured as it is course, and not as soft looking as these flowers. The weave is tight and consistent unlike that in the picture.

I got my note book and I'm writing down each idea of what you gals think it is, then it's off to the fabric store.

What would I do without the fabulous women who take the time to post tutorials on youTube, and on their blogs?

ROFLMBO Sonya! Make sure you let us know when you have discovered what they are made of!

Helen wrote:

ROFLMBO Sonya! Make sure you let us know when you have discovered what they are made of!

I think we ALL need to know: they are so gorgeous!!!!!!!!

I am not sure what it is called but I have some just like it.

Nope not Aida cloth. I painted this one, and took the natural look out of the cloth.....But hey whoever posts next can have this first ever attempt at the Aida, hopsack, burlap, canvas flower, and approx 2 yards of the ribbon. Maybe a few other goodies too!

In appreciation for the replies!!

I wouldn't recommend it for scrapbooks because I'm not sure if all the materials are acid free.

I guess I am not one who cares about the acid free, I use what I like. What if you didn't paint the whole thing but just painted the center of the flower.

That is great Sonya! Did you ever find any material that matches the flower yet? I looked at our local material store yesterday, and couldn't find anything that resembles what those flowers are.

I think it is on the burlap side because it smells like burlap.

Colleen if you want these and more goodies please pm me your address, and I'll send them off this week.


Helen since Hancock fabrics didn't have burlap I'm going to try a fabric store called Mill end textiles. I know they will have it there.



Enjoy your Sunday!

Sonya, I will make a flower with what I have and see if this is what you are looking for.

I'm enjoying this conversation :-) After a few attempts, I'm sure someone will come up with the fabric. Can't wait to see!

Here are the flowers I made with the material I have.

ooooooohhhhhhh so pretty Colleen! I got goosebumps. Let us know when u use them in a project okay?

Great job!

PS what did u use for the center of the flowers?..........

I used brads in both of them.