Vintage Barkcloth Fabric

I found this vintage barkcloth fabric at Scott's last month.  I had never heard of it before, but was really drawn to this sweet ballerina print.

Barkcloth is a type of cotton with a special weave that gives it a nubby texture similar to tree bark.  It is defined by its texture rather than by weight, fiber content or print.  It is typically a medium-to-heavy weight fabric best suited for upholstery, drapes, and other home decor.  

The vendor told me this fabric was from the 1950's and she only had two small pieces, but I knew I had to have it to make a few pillows with.

I decided to trim out these pillows with hand-gathered tulle in coordinating colors.

I love these sweet fabrics from the past.  I wonder what their previous use was and where they've been since the 1950's.

Hopefully they'll live another long life as pillows and made a little ballerina somewhere happy.
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