Deceased estate fabric lot. Unpacking and sorting 24 boxes of fabric that i use to sew & sell
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Remember a little while back I received a few boxes of fabric? Well I've just received another 24 boxes from the same deceased estate. Come and join me whilst I decide what to keep, and which fabric to sell.
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LOL…how could you not buy that roll😱 years ago I went to the Laura Ashley outlet in Bundoora, they had a a whole roll of white fabric, it was really good furnishing weight. The tag said $10, I thought cool, I’ll get a metre make a couple of nice cushions. Take it to the counter, they say oh it’s got a fault in it, I said where they said here…there was a blue thread in the selvedge. I said that no issue it’s in the selvedge and I’d like a metre of it, they said oh no it’s $10 for the whole roll. I had quite the discussion about it with them..but needless to say I took that roll of 25metres for $10. The blue thread was only in the first couple of metres, I’ve got curtains, cushions, bags and I even made a skirt out of it! And I probably still have about 5 metres of it left. So yes, you definitely had to have that roll from the op shop!
I just love a good op shop bargain story.
Haha, what a great score Michelle.
A local guy told me about the roll a couple of months back. I tried walking by it twice, but I could hear it calling me 😀
You said no to purple, and then you kept liking fabric that looked purple on the screen. Loved the blue with the shells. I like bright colors as well. They make me happy. I am positive I will not ever use up all my fabric.
I'll never use mine either Cynthia, but I'll certainly give it my best shot. I've only ever worn purple once, so not sure how it would look, but will give it a go😀
I'm glad that you are giving some of the money to them. That's generous of you to go through all that fabric. Bring it back to life!
I think the stripe with flowers that you didn't like would make nice shopping bags. Brighten up the shopping experience!
I think that's a great idea Nina. I think I'll do that😀
The smaller prints make awesome doll dresses.
There is some beautiful fabric there,I wish I lived near your shop,fabric is so expensive nowadays.Thanks for sharing those lovely fabric with us.
I so agree with you. Really lovely pieces there.
There sure is Eve, and she even washed it all😀
I destached last month. Gave to kids. Grandkids and sent 4 large boxes to a missionary in Africa. They were thrilled to receive the fabric.
I still have plenty for myself.
What a lovely thing to do Linda😀
They are just happy someone is taking all of it, bless your heart! 😂
They really were Patricia. Thank you😁
All I can say is, Wow... Lot of work, but also lots of fun...🥰
Definitely loads o fu Sue😀
Wow. I’d be like a kid in a candy store. What some lovely fabric. Thanks for showing us. X
It's like Christmas every day here Christine🙂
Oh my goodness, what beautiful fabric! Lucky for those people who can come to your shop! It would be great to see your Mum again, so let's hope she's willing to take part with you like before.😍
Let's hope she joins us for another project Dee😀
What a variety of fabrics! Condolences to the brothers. I like the fabrics you choose for yourself and I think you would look lovely in the purples as a top with a black skirt or pants. The large florals would make nice beach bags I think. I will be watching to see what you do with them.
Thanks Jo. I think these will keep me fusy for a very long time😀
Oh my goodness that is a lot of fabric! For you so for taking the orphaned fabric. I love collecting fabric and sewing and then I give my stuff away.
Wow so much fabric how fun! She must have been an amazing woman! Would love to know more of her sewing story.
Agreed. And they were kept neat. No wrinkles.
If the boys come back with more fabric or sewing supplies, I'll ask them about her sewing journey Mary😀
I wish I could come to your shop! I saw several pieces I would buy! I think you would look great in that purple.
Thanks Cindy. I'll give the purple fabric a go😀
I think the purple will look great as tops to wear with black pants or jeans.
Thanks Pat. I plan on making a couple of tops😀
❤ so great that you are doing something with it rather than the landfill
The thought of it makes me cringe Sheila. It's awful how much is thrown out😀
I really liked a lot of these fabrics :) You and your customers are rerally lucky :) I liked the first "outdated" striped fabric with flowers a lot 🙂 I also liked a lot that you didn't liked 😄For my flat and wallet it's better that I don't live in australia 😂
haha, even though I don't like them today, I'll wake up tomorrow and love them Tina😀
Oh I love that purple and pink striped fabric. I would definitely be in trouble if I was closer. Lol
Yes, I loved that stripe too Melanie😁
Thank you. Nice haul! I would be tempted to keep all of it. :) So many lovely prints.
You and me both Leseann. I'm still tempted😁
My son has told me.."No more fabric!" I didn't raise him with such negativity. He used to sew book totes for his friends. Lol
Christine, I envy you!!! Lol
Haha. They don't understand do they?
No they don't! He or she who dies with the most fabric wins! I just can't live with that negativity! Lol
Haha, I got rid of all my antique treadles early, just so my boys don't toss them when I go. 😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I just can’t part with my treadle. It was my grandmothers and Mothers machine. The only one they sewed on. So it is very cherished even though I have several new ones I sew on. I did learn to sew on the treadle. My first few makes were on it. It sewed sooo smoothly. And very quiet. If it wasn’t so heavy I would take it outside and sew out there while the weather is nice.
Oh your knit stash is beautiful. Wished I am closer
And I have the polka dot and would have bought them if I’m closer. My daughter and I would have gone home with a new stash
It sure is Lili. I just wish I had time to use it all😀
Wow! I forgot about those guys. They sure had a big job with that house. But on to fabric...there's some pieces that I love and that big roll is beautiful! What about contacting a little theater that makes their own costumes to see if they would be interested in some fabric. Or schools that do sewing classes.
They're good ideas Nita. I have a school right across the road from me, but they have loads of fabric already. Anything I don't keep will be sold, and the son's will get a share of the sales😀
What a big job going through all that fabric! Some nice stuff there and some that I would pass on. I love the vivid colourful prints and the Kokopeli. It will be interesting to see what you use from this lot. If I could, I’d be right over to browse, but it’s a plane ride away for me. 🇨🇦 😂
It sure was Barbara. I can't wait to get stuck into it😀
That's quite a stash that the lady had. I wonder if she had a business at some point.
I'm heading towards the big 70 and often say to myself, like you, that I have too much fabric and should have a clear out. However, I love it all! Happy days 🙂
I'm hoping to learn more about her life next time the sons come back Jay😀
Those black flowers on rainbow fabric would be great as shopping bags😊
Sounds like a great idea Sandy. Will have another look😀
Wish I was in your area, fabric is my weakness!!! Loved seeing all of the fabric in the video!
haha, it's my weakness too Harriet😀
Wow, so viel schöner Stoff. Ich verstehe dein "Dilemma" :-) freue mich schon sehr auf deine Projekte. Ich verpasse keins deiner Videos. Vielen lieben Dank für deine Tippsund die sehr interessanten Videos. Viele Grüße aus Germany. 😊
Thanks so much Manuela. I'm looking forward to sewing them soon😀
Christine, I'm totally with you on the fabric. Kids in sweetshop syndrome ❤
That's exactly how it feels Anne 😀
I have enough fabric to last the rest of my life but gosh I do love it. I am a confessed fabric fondler. No way I would have passed up that roll of fabric either.
haha, it might make a great shroud for me in decades to come😀
If I don't start sewing faster, my son will be doing the same with my fabric
My sons will be do the same with mine😀
I wish you were in Canada! My sister and I have been sorting out our Mum’s quilting room….we each kept a large amount but then had about 15 boxes to disperse…it has been hard work!
It certainly is hard work Sara. You both would have had some lovely memories😀
You can definitely wear purple! I think it would look beautiful on you! The batches of fabric you didn't care for, could you make a sarong/ beach cover up from them? I think they would be pretty for that and not look dated.
I'm going to give it a go Brandi. One purple top coming soon😀
It's a good job that I am so far away - I'd be buying from you all the time!! 😂 The lady must have had rooms full of fabric! X
I din't think her sonds had any idea just how much fabric their mum had Rebecca😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I didn't realise how much fabric I've got until we moved house and I had to pack it all! 😂 (I'm now not buying any until there is a space! 😂) X
"It will be handy one day"... ha ha ha, that's a mantra I can relate to, as I'm sure do many others!
Ah yes, it's a mantra that is well used in our house. Chris and I are both hoarders of sorts😀
you were very disciplined indeed! It's probably a good thing I live in a different hemisphere 🤣
Haha, I reserve the right to go back and hoard it all Lori😁
I see all the fabric I would love...floral.But I'm oceans away😅
I'm still tempted to keep it all Cynthia. Must be strong😁
Holy moly, that lady must have had a big house!!!
It certainly looks like it. Her son says she was always at Spotlight😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs aren't we all! I saw some very yummy fabric there
As I am in New Zealand you are a bit far away for me to come and rummage through all that magnificent array of fabric. Good luck with the sale of the pieces. I'm sure you will have an onslaught of customers.
I sure hope so Carol😀
Ooooh I'm soooo envious !!!!❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!!!!!
There sure was a lot Helen😀
I just got 6 totes full of fabric
Isn't it so exciting Bettina😀
I continue to help my cousin go through and organize her fabric. We also do not want to see this go in a landfill when she is gone. She is having a lot of fun looking at it all again. Last week I came home with another 250 yards! Some for me, some for a few friends and neighbors and the rest I will sell and buy nice totes to store her fabrics.
Oh wow, that's a lot of fabric😀
So much beautiful fabric. Some types I wouldn't use but great for toy makers. I never buy stretchy but I often see tuts for stretchy headbands etc. I could see lots to be used for lining bags/pouches. Loved how you hung the scarves on the towel rail for display. Hopefully you've got your energy back now after all that sorting and you're visit from your Mum. 🥰
Thanks Lesley. It was a massive job, and like you, lots of fabric I'm not really in to, but it will give the boys a little extra cash when i sell it for them😀
Love the funky fabrics. What a stash.
You’re allowed to wear purple as the Romans never reached Aus. 😂
Amazing what you’ll create with these.
With some of those fleeces I’d use it to back some fabrics to hatch quilt. A great way to hide a not so favourite design.
haha, that's so funny Duncan😀
Making lots of bags and liners.
I sure will be Patricia😀
Wow, also wish I was nearby, I saw a lot of great stuff there…😊❤️
There sure is Elayne😀
Looks great fabric, those flowery pieces would make fantastic pants
I thought that too Liz, though they'd look awful on me🤪
I love that pink strike keep it and use it for awning or tablecloth
Beautiful fabric! Some lucky customers will be able to take advantage of this wonderful haul❤️❤️❤️
Yes, it is very nice June🙂
Oh WOW so much fabric wish i lived a lot closer the teddy bear fabric etc was given to my craft group and I made some I spy quilts for charity and backed them with the other bright fabrics that was in the pile had a lot of fun making them the fabric was all cotton so that made it easier have lots of fun with your mom when she comes to visit
I have to admit, it was quite overwhelming sorting through it all. Mum's just seen the video, and has already spotted some fabric she'd like😀
Oh my! I could only hope to have half that fabric in my stash for years. Even the apparel fabric. I was looking at a few patterns and yardage to make some clothes. When did it become so expensive. Even the box of remnants was priced at normal price. Incredible haul...😊
It's incredible that we can purchase a dress made in China for $15, but if we wanted to make it ourselves, we'd be up for over $50 before even completing it😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs When I sewed clothes for my girls, I would swap out pattern pieces so not all of their clothes were identical except the fabric. I changed the neck line, different sleeves, that kind of thing. Pajamas were always fun. The things I did with those. I did save a lot of money there, but it took work. I would trace every size on freezer paper, and put each size in an envelope. My girls were tiny and difficult to find clothes that fit. I had several Moms ask me where I got their clothes, as they couldn't find them. I sheepishly told them, my dining room table. I don't know why I was embarrassed. Maybe because I repurposed clothing from the second hand stores. Sometimes I was able to buy "real fabric" with a ton of coupons, and grandma wanting more points on her card, so she would buy the fabric. But, my clothes! Yikes is it expensive.
@sharonwilson8208 what a fabulous memory Sharon. I love that the clothes came from the dining room table 😀
Wow Christine that is a great load of fabric, I would love to have the opportunity to go through your fabrics. I am looking forward to see what you make with the fabrics you have picked. Have fun. Cheers.
I'm looking forward to making a start on them Barb😀
yes please, another project with Mum.
Will see if she'll come to the party Ann😀
Oh my goodness, I have to start using more of my fabric and craft items
You and me both Nancy😀
Looks like you've got lots of work ahead of you. I got give a heap of patchwork fabric a while ago. It's so hard to choose what to keep and what to get rid of. So I'm just keeping it all and someone else can sort it out when I'm gone. I just love a big fabric hug when I'm feeling low and I love sorting it. Lol
That's Christine, enjoy 😊
I'll be doing the same Janet. My boys can worry about it when I'm gone😀
Omg,I wish I lived near you 😢,I would have a great day of shopping for those fabrics.
I always enjoy sorting through old stashes😁
Funny how everyone's taste in fabric is different. I'm over here saying "ooooooooo", "ooooooooo" and it's not something you like. I'm not into the bright colors too much and you are lol. I suppose we can apply that to everything 🙂
I love how tastes vary from one person to another, and how differently projects turn out too😀
Oh I Would use a lot of the fabric for baby blankets og dog blankets
That's a great idea Tina. I think Coco needs a winter coat😀
Wow!! You do have a big job ahead of you! Best of luck!
Thanks Dana. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!😀
With our hair color ligtning , purple actually looks good. Give it a try for a top.
I will Bonnie. Thank you😀
The roll of fabric would make some good outside table cloths
That's a great idea Marg😀
Stretch fabric will make pretty head bands.
It certainly will DJ😊
I love the Hawaiian print❤❤❤
It's very pretty June😀
Wow, big job, big blessing!
Having loads of fun though🙂
You are amazing!
i would have loved to be close to your shop...would have gotten alot from you....but Im way on the other side of the continent !!! Thanks for sharing !!
My pleasure Janet. Thank you😀
The cutup pieces could be fabric for quilt.
With sashing in between
I have probably about 10-15 times that amount of fabric, I keep telling myself I'm shopping for my retirement 😂🤣 I figure it will keep be busy!
haha, I worry that I won't be able to see to sew when I retire Kath😀
Im the same, ooh look a bargain, oooh pretty, I'll make something from that... one day 😅. My shelves are on the lean!
Sad isn't it Gaye. If only sleep weren't necessary. We might get to use all of it😀
Sorting is quite a job...every piece you pick up requires a decision and that is a stressful situation after 20 plus boxes. You have the enate ability to sort wisely, what a gift. Now, I need to do the same with my own stash and get it down to what I actually will sew up . Great job Christine.
Thanks Dorothy. The hardest part is yet to come. Sorting the quilting fabric😀
Amazing, don’t know how you do it.
You're pricing as very reasonable. And I know she paid a lot for those scarves.
Wow !
Very overwhelming too Marcia😀
Hi, will you please,show us sewing machine,if you've got.
Yes. I'll try to do a video of them all next week😀
I’ll just dream of a large box of large print quilting fabric coming to uk door lol
I hope your dream comes true Richard😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I it be nice lol
Two thoughts. One is that I would love to pack an empty steamer trunk and get on a steamship to come visit the shop. Two is that the ship would sink on the way back from the weight of the baggage I would bring back.
Haha, that's so funny Debra😀
Serge a lot of napkins!
I was surprised at the Indigenous fabric you past over in the sort through! I wonder how far away you are from Kendall Taylor quilting. He has a channel in Australia.
I hadn't passed it over Jayne. Just allowed mum to check it out first. It's now neatly folded in my stash, but I'm going to check out KT now😀
Hi Christine I'm new to your channel and I am looking for a sewing machine that can do embroidery on the same sewing machine If you have any extra embroidery machines when they give it to you could you let me know please I would love that and you got some good fabric in all of those boxes I like color also it makes me feel good and brighten my mood
Thank You for sharing
Alma
Welcome to the channel Alma😀
Make vests out of the vibrant fabrics.
Would little girls'' jumper/dresses sell in your shop? I bet the kids fabrics would be cute made up into a simple jumper.
Not sure that they'd sell Brandi, but making them creates a lot of legal issues with safety standards for children. This is why I make bags with rescued fabric.🙂
I could see that for pajamas but a simple jumper would only have buttons if that
Hey Christine. What a lot of fabric! Are there any quilting books and quilting fabrics? Would love to know 😊 Thanks, Tracy
Hi Tracy. There's loads of quilting fabric, and a couple of old quilt books too😀
Christine I would love to purchase a box of quilting fabrics. I'm on a low income (like many others) and shop for fabric at thrift shops and charities. I love to quilt and this way I can afford to do what I love.
@saffronflora hi Tracy. I've kept most of the quilting fabric, and mum has picked out the rest.
Anything else is priced at the shop which is open fri, sat and Sunday.🙂
Do you advertise your shop in local your local facebook sewing n quilting groups /yardsale groups? If not you really should
Not very often. I'll occasionally share in some groups or pages though😁
Decisions, decisions……. 😊
Haha, we know I'll keep it all😀
Hi. Is it possible you could show us how you store your fabric? I am also gifted a lot of fabric. I try my best to use it or rehome it but I am having problems with storing it. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks
Cy, I use comic boards to fold and wrap my fabric. I'll try to do a video soon😀
Winter coming? Are your seasons opposite of ours? We're in spring, and looking forward to summer.
I'm in Australia Patricia. It's autumn/fall here now😀
@@ChristinesHomeAffairs Okay. Thank you.
WOW, that is a lot of stuff. I think you're pricing things at least 3.00 to low. With the prices these days, and for stretch knits, they're worth more than you've priced them. Plus they are in great/new condition. Just my thoughts.
I agree that the value is much greater than what I've priced them at, but as my shop is predominantly a second hand/junk store, I need to turn stock over very quickly, otherwise it hangs around too long. I did end up pricing everything at $5 to begin with😀
Chris, would you ship small 10:42 box of cityon prints to the USA?
Postage to the US is extremely expensive Carol. Just a small bag is around $27🙂
Christine,
So sorry to hear about the postage costs..wanted to help out!
Thanks for letting me know!!
Carol Hulse
Christine, why on earth would you spend so much time showing us all the huge haul you made with the outlandish amount of fabric you came in to?
Poor you, mummy has to come help you with it all. What you can charge for it all. Good grief lady, most of us can't even afford to do any projects at all in a hobby or income source we enjoy so tremendously. Usually I would just not watch you. Which I won't any longer. I am just so gobsmacked that you thot it would be joyful for any of us to see you and mummy revel in your abundance. Really.
Good grief lady. Don’t spoil my reading pleasure with your sour mood.
Hmm, seems as though you've missed my fabric journey thus far Misty.
The men that gave me the fabric are overjoyed that it won't end up in landfill, and are pleased they'll get a little extra cash from the sales I make for them.
"Mummy" won't need to help as it's all sorted, but she'll enjoy taking some home.😀
Wonderful haul. So kind and generous. Giving to the sons is so sweet too. Loved it.
If you stop watching Christine, I don't think you will be missed with your negativity.
🤩 wow, lots of