Another Quilt Adventure

[@donnamonroe4105]

What a fabulous haul, not only the fabric but the aprons, too. Better than Christmas!

[@kathiwagner4190]

This was the funnest video! We called it brushed corderoy. So cozy. I made culottes & a vest outfit 20 years ago for work. And the calico prints - i used to be a dressmaker & made things for work.

[@cherylbrown4058]

The heavier fabric might be velour. Great haul from the sale and I like your ideas on how to use them!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Ahhhh… that’s really helpful. Velour makes sense.

[@craftydebbie-tn9403]

Noche de Muertos is "Night of the Dead". It's a religious festival they have in the spring in Mexico. I happened to be there in 2004 and got to witness one. They have a parade down the main part of town and in front of the local church. Everyone is dressed up and it is quite fun to watch.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

What an amazing experience that must have been! Thanks for the info.

[@mambakind]

The purple paper is for cleaning your eyeglasses. It would be given out like a branded give away, like banks used to give away plastic piggy banks when you opened an account.

[@lucindamcmullen6590]

This is a wonderful video. Modeling the aprons was so neat. I'm 74 years old and my grandmothers wore some like that. They were a little more portly than you. LOL And the fabrics were very interesting. Thank you so much!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

The aprons were a fun opportunity to model- only opportunity, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@pattybumb3917]

I just found you this second week of January, 2023. I have been having so much fun watching all your videos. What a grand trip you made to that sale. I am looking forward to seeing you make a quilt!

[@nancisailormoy9135]

I love the aprons and the tapestries. They look like they might Honduran so curious to see found out anything else about them. All of the Hispanic cultures celebrate Dios de Muertos and one of those said Noche de Muertos ( so night of the dead). This is a very emotional and beautiful celebration celebrating all the lives that have lived and left you. Most of that culture will have some sort of altar in their homes with pictures or relics of their passed on loved ones. One of my trips to Mexico right after my dad died I bought a day of the dead "golfer" which is basically a skeleton with a golf club and ball. A lot of people think it's creepy buy my dad lives on in this little piece and it is currently sitting on my console in my car and is a daily reminder of a life loved and missed. You got quite the haul and will now be watching back videos to see what you did with it all.

[@marywise2014]

❤ I so enjoy going to those estate sales and flea markets. One or two of the fabrics you have shown, I have. And like what you have found, they have some faded parts on them. Most times when I use/cut, you can't tell once it used in a quilt. Thank you for sharing.

[@christinewotherspoon6655]

Love, love, love those aprons! I’d be very interested to follow and make one if you could do a tutorial? 😊

[@WestlakeThymes1]

What a variety in your find. I would love to see and feel those embroidery pieces in person. They are very interesting. Your now new apron collection is wonderful. I pictured the homemaker wearing them back in the day. The details are unique to each apron. You really scored!

[@valerieslater3029]

I was mesmerised by all of your new stash, you did really well for only $70, I can't believe it, Well Done You !!

[@hannahlamburn817]

How amazing!!!! Wow, what a treasure trove! Really love the ditsy print fabric with yellow, red and green.

[@robynmanley3201]

The first fabric you showed all seemed to be crushed velvet more for upholstery fabric for table cloths, applique.

[@JosephineWrest]

Absolutely fabulous , all of it/ what a girl to go hunting fabric with. And also what a find.

[@dianeetcheverry6452]

I agree with you about the aprons. What a find! You are so fresh to listen to.

[@rebeccamaccallum9239]

Awesome haul, love aprons, some of mine I use over sheer curtajns.

[@mariaisabellevit5534]

Wonderful, congrats! Loved it!

[@romonaelrod7870]

I want to see the bag full of beads that you got. I love the huge fabric haul. I recognize some of the calico fabrics, I worked in a fabric store in early 1982. My mom and grandmothers wore aprons when I was a child in the 1960's/1970's. I remember my mom having my brothers hamster in her apron pocket, the hamster liked to nap there. I love your enthusiasm. I am looking forward to seeing the quilts that you make with these fabrics.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I love that the hamster used to nap in your moms apron! That’s adorable.

[@romonaelrod7870]

@@mostlyquilts1386 my mom was a really cool lady. The hamster was adorable, she was sweet natured.

[@paulaneary7877]

You got a great haul here, total score. 8 bags for $70.00, hard to beat that! Gosh Darn You Nora! You shared that information about aprons, and I was truly born to be a home maker. I love my home, cooking, cleaning and sewing. NOW I WANT A BUNCH OF CUTE APRONS! HAHAHA! A couple of years ago I learned about women in the past as housekeepers they were fairly high ranked. They often had what is called a chatelane, whcih was a chain with lots of tools on it that helped them do their job. Tools like keys to the pantry or linen closet or tea tin, since tea was expensive. They would also have needle and thread, and keys to rooms they were in charge of. Anyways, kind of reminded me of the many duties of the apron. IDK.

[@stellaunger8568]

I’m a new subscriber 😃 what a fabulous haul!!! The aprons are my favorite. Aprons and hats in everyday wear are (mostly) a thing of the past. I miss that. Thank you for a great video ❤️🌹

[@barbarablake7111]

I love the aprons😊

[@tinakercher8768]

I am in love with your fabrics! That brushed corduroy has given me ideas as to what to mix my Outback Wife barkcloth fabric bundle.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I love that you’re getting ideas! That’s just the best!

[@zohraarastu960]

Wow what a find! The velvety fabrics are Velveteen and they are cotton most of the time. I have some from a long time ago. I don't see them any more.

[@bonneyfinnegan8514]

This stuff is magnificent!

[@lindalosier5989]

Great find!! I love the aprons. My husband's aunt worked at Nelly Don's in Kansas City, Mo from the 30's to the 70's. Nell Donnelly started her garment business in 1916 making aprons and women's house dresses. Her goal was to make them nice enough to wear anywhere. Her business grew into the largest dress manufacturer in the United States and it all started with aprons. I even have one of the apron pattern which was probably around the 40's - 50's era. Some of the fabrics you found would make great aprons. Enjoy your find. I can't wait to see what you make.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

That is an awesome story about your husbands aunt, very inspiring!

[@MawPawsarksanctuary]

the heavier fabric is cotton velvet, i have worked with that fabric in the past, i used to make fashion and do fashion designing, and costume making, and now i do quilting

[@Misskatethrifts]

So fun! I love older fabrics! Thank you for sharing!

[@pammeinzer8178]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks

[@pammeinzer8178]

Could the last pcs. have come from Columbia?

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Not sure, it’s a possibility!

[@punkin60]

So the USS pamphlets are glass cleaners I believe. I remember my Dad had those 50 years ago. The embroidery is Mexican in nature. The “Noche de Mu(e)rots” translates to Night of the Dead. Mexican tradition is the Day of the Dead where we celebrate those who have passed before us. Cool finds!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks for all the info! Very helpful.

[@viviannefraser5974]

Purple papers definitely eye glass cleaners when “glasses” were actually glass not plastic!

[@jeanniegnasssnodgrass9895]

Nice! 💕 And great ideas for quilts.

[@mambakind]

Yes, I saw that "Night of the Dead" embroidery too. That would make it Latin American at least, if not Mexican. Lovely!

[@Bubbawork]

Loved that video Nora (it was enjoyed with coffee in hand and dogs on lap!). You’re so lucky, we don’t seem to have estate sales like that in the UK, but I’d love to go to one. What a fantastic fabric haul! Those aprons really are adorable, I loved the two embroidered ones, I think my favourite is the first one you showed. Look forward to seeing what you make from the fabric 👍 xx

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Watching KZbin with coffee & a furry friend sounds amazing. Thanks for watching Michelle!

[@Yodi430]

Guuurrrlllll!!!! You hv fabric for many, many quilts! Wonderful haul. How FUN is that to hv all this new wonderful fabric to create with!?!? TFS...love your trips and great finds!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks Janelle- now I just have to use it all! Thanks for watching!

[@WarpedSpinster]

What a wonderful adventure!! Those embroidered pieces are pure treasure!! Thanks for taking us on your adventure.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks Karen! I’m a tad behind on the mystery quilt but still making good progress. I love how it’s coming out so far. Can’t wait to show the status on my next quilt chat. Happy quilting to you!

[@WarpedSpinster]

@@mostlyquilts1386 Mystery quilts should be made in one's own good time. :-) Frankly, I'm only just catching up myself! I look forward to seeing how yours is coming along.

[@julias.8236]

Wow, I'm just a little bit jealous of all the great fabric you got and then also so cheap. But I'm happy for you at the same time :) Did a flea market trip to get stuff for a white quilt I made for my sisters wedding. That was really great and maybe a bit similar to your adventure. I would love to see you making a kaleidoscope quilt out of one if the large print fabrics. In my imagination that would look good :) Keep crafting and quilting (and video making ;)), it's always nice to watch you doing this stuff and sharing your thoughts. Have a great week!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I love flea markets but don’t have any in the area. A white wedding quilt with flea market finds sounds awesome.

[@roseswalls3468]

You hit the jackpot!!!! I so enjoyed watching this. I loved the aprons. My mom ALWAYS had an apron on...or half apron...she did not wear the bibbed kind. And they always had pockets...she could be out in the garden and gather up the apron and pick a mess of anything and carry it in in her apron. As for the embroidered pieces, I bet they are worth money. I would check with two or three sources. I just love stuff like that. Is here a museum anywhere near you that has textiles? Those are really special.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I forgot about half aprons. Pockets are a must for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Stoffmonster467]

Great fabrics, I see a lot of sensational quilts.

[@judithburke1539]

You could applique flower shapes or embroidery flowers over the holes and stains.

[@donnacolegrove4113]

WOW!! Nice haul! How much fun that would be. Thanks for sharing!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks Donna, it was fun, and a lot of laundry, haha.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Nora, you got some beautiful fabric! Another fun and interesting video for me to watch and listen to while I hand quilt! Thanks for posting this and your creative energy!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks Brenda, you’re awesome!

[@60th60th]

Wow! What a haul! I loved watching this.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

It made for much laundry, haha.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

What an amazing haul. So much fun going through. Does that first yellow piece say "Night of the Dead"?

[@sharonholt6641]

That sheet is from the 70s- I remember using them when I redecorated my daughters room when she wanted a “ big girl “” room probably mid 70s

[@connieacree4006]

You could maybe embroidery 🌸 on the holes in your fabric. You are the artist, here. I know you will come up with something fantastic.

[@debiogle3798]

el Corpos on one of the embroidery is from Honduras! El corpus means …..the blood.

[@jeanramirez349]

the heavier fabric looks like uncut cordoroy [sp]. It was popular around late 60s to mid 70s. the look of velvet but sturdy and washable.

[@nerdmom_quilts]

Love the aprons!

[@debiogle3798]

The golden embroidered one translates into Day of the dead

[@tracyruth4247]

Great stuff! Where in NY was this? I live in NY...😊

[@heatherwhite4422]

Looks like corduroy without the wale (lines).. of course the orange had the wale lines. I have sewn with velvet and I don't think it would have withstood the hot wash cycle because it's usually always dry clean only. Plus when I've sewn with velvet once it's sewn on and you take stitches out and reason out the stitch lines back to the original and it requires a special ironing board which is a bunch of metal spikes. Looks like a lot of fabric for $70.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Some folks have said it might be Velour which seems right. You’re correct about the orange fabric being corduroy. Still haven’t started that project, kinda behind with stuff unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@retroredux1]

When you get ready to cut up that velour or velvet or corduroy? Make sure that you put on one of those aprons because it's going to put off a lot of fuzz.

[@judithburke1539]

It might be better to tie the heavier fabrics to the flannel with some yarn.

[@lorrainemcdonald7332]

That muslin dress looks like a petticoat. Aprons were worn to save clothing, put on in the morning, worked all day in it, if a caller came the apron came off and the lady of the house had a clean dress on.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Do love that! I have so many stains on my clothes. Wish we still had “callers”.

[@StephanieStewart-l9b]

You can make pot holders for that quilted strip.

[@romonaelrod7870]

If you want to copy your aprons to make new ones you can use brown wrapping paper from the Dollar Tree to make patterns,or you can use leftover gift wrap,especially the kind with the grid on the backside. I bought some xmas wrapping paper at Wal-Mart last year after the holidays for 10 cents a roll for pattern making, it has the grid on the back.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks for the tip Romona!

[@QuiltSquirrel]

I wonder if you could dye the white apron with stains. Love your fabrics.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

That’s a cool idea!

[@joanhawkins8552]

I tried to read the words/name in the bottom left corner of the bright yellow square you showed at the end of the fabrics and I Googled what I thought it said and it appears to be Aztec.

[@lindastrous5243]

I think velveteen.

[@jennifermorrison8421]

There is a wonderful little museum in Chicago called the National Mueseum of Mexican Art which might be a good place to start with those quilt block. They seem to be representative of the Hispanic culture to me.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks Jennifer, I’ll check out that museum.

[@vickikeller5618]

I think they are velveteen

[@MsHighpeaks]

It’s Velour fabric at the start. Usually curtain or upholstery fabric. Very popular in the 80’s

[@mostlyquilts1386]

That’s very helpful, thanks. Hopefully I can piece the velour. 🤞

[@leannemori9688]

@@mostlyquilts1386 I made a scrap quilt out of velour. It was so cozy--and heavy

[@calliemtb]

Velveteen?

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I think you’re right, I think Velveteen.

[@vickikeller5618]

Eye glass cleaner maybe

[@jennifermorrison8421]

Diggin that fruit/polka dot combo!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Fruit on fabric is typically a winner for me- vibrant colors!

[@tinakercher8768]

That gold one says night of the dead I think.

[@tinakercher8768]

I am collecting tiny prints from the 70s and 80s to put into a quilt. I think your fabrics are vintage. The repos seem to be in civil war and feed sacks.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks for the info Tina! I wish I could identify fabrics more easily. Life goals!

[@sharonholt6641]

OH my Gosh ! I have those floral sheets!!

[@mostlyquilts1386]

No way! Please tell me you didn’t get them at target last year. Haha.

[@sharonholt6641]

Actually they are from the late 70s early 80s!😀

[@sharonholt6641]

Actually they are from the late 70s early 80s!😀

[@sharonholt6641]

Actually they are from the late 70s early 80s!😀

[@sharonholt6641]

Actually they are from the late 70s early 80s!😀

[@sherimcgill5139]

It’s simply called velvet upholstery fabric. At least back when I worked in a fabric store that’s what it was called it. Also, I’m thinking the embroidery art is Portuguese.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks for the info!

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

Nice

[@elainesmith5980]

Hi, are you familiar with fellow youtuber Lorena of Lorena's Quilting? She may have some insight on the embroidery blocks you shared.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I’m not familiar with her. I’ll check her channel out. Thanks for the tip!

[@maryannmartell7330]

With the heavy materials you could put an islet (spelling) circle around them Might be an added interest.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I’ll have to look into that. Thanks for the thought!

[@vandastorie9189]

this is Honduras El Corpos is a Municipality of Honduras

[@StephanieStewart-l9b]

Why don't you contact the International Quilters for your questions. I am sure they will be able to answer your questions.

[@SewFun]

Do NOT Click on that link from "Hazel Johnson". You probably want to delete that comment as it's a scam/virus/spam link! Since I posted this there were several others with links that are again just bad. I'm sure most of you know this, but in case you don't, in general don't click on any links in the comment section that aren't from the video creator.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks so much Teresa. I just deleted her comment. Really appreciate you letting me know.

[@lucillebarnes7327]

It's Mexican, and it says "noche de mu(e)rtos. That is November 2. It's a religious celebration.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Thanks for the info Lucille, that’s helpful!

[@lissettezayas7410]

Nov 2 also happens to be All Souls Day on the Catholic calendar. However, if there’s a Latino Heritage center near you they may be able to help guide you.

[@cindypeace4166]

Some of those heavy fabrics look like no wale corduroy.

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I think the mustard color one is corduroy. The others might be velour.

[@4cysmith]

No wale corduroy

[@mostlyquilts1386]

Whats wale corduroy?

[@marjoriedevine9051]

Talking instead of showing the fabric. Next

[@mostlyquilts1386]

I showed all the fabric I got- a lot of fabric… 7 bags worth.