She obtains wool and flax and makes cloth with skillful hands. Proverbs 31:13.
"February...The linen is ready to go to work on and six two bushel bags all ready to sew up. That I will do evenings by the light of a dipped candle for I have made enough to last all winter after we get to Oregon. Now my work is all planned so I can go right along. I have cut out two pairs of pants for George. Now it is March...I have worked almost day and night this winter. Have the sewing about all done but for a coat and vest for George. So I am about ready to load up." Keturah Belknap 1848