Epic Thrift Store Haul Sustainable Quilting & Crafting

[@Lam321ThisIRecall]

Debbie Mumm fabric 💖 what a find 🎉

[@dcinrb8538]

Her husband can read selvages !!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

It's so beautiful❤️ A great Find indeed.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

hahahaha You'd be surprised how much he has learned about fabric / sewing and yarn/ crochet over the years! 😂❤️😊

[@scottydog6539]

The red checked would be cute with the red hot pepper fabric. Border for table runner or place mats etc.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

You are so right!👍🏻 That would look super cute together. Thank you for the wonderful idea! 😊

[@scottydog6539]

You purchased lots of lovely fabrics. Lucky you.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you! 😊🌸 I have so many projects swirling around my head. 😜 I think we just happened to get there at just the right moment. 😊

[@sjfuqua]

What a haul!! ❤

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you! 😊 It really is! I couldn't believe how much was there! I think we just got there at just the right moment. 😜👍🏻

[@VintageConversation]

Love when I see someone measure like I do, lol I can feel your excitement, I recently filled most of 2 totes with fabric from a thrift store for about $30, it was SOOOO much fabric

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

It's the fastest easiest way to get a general idea! 😂😂😂 Love it!! I am just beyond excited! I have a thousand ideas for quilts and projects in my head. I'm trying to sew yup the projects I already have "in the works" so I can start new ones. 😜👍🏻 Oh that is so amazing! 2 totes!!! WOW! That is awesome and such an amazing price too! Lucky you! ❤️😊🌸

[@sharonbohannon2382]

Those pieces of all the Elephant fabric would look Great in my Great grand sons Quilt

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Elephants are just too cute! 🐘 ❤️ Your great grandson will absolutely love his quilt . ❤️

[@paulalatham1266]

What a great treasure you found are thrift store has nothing any good

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Paula! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much! 🌸 I think we just happened to get there at just the right time. 👍🏻 I know what you mean about the thrift store though. More often than not.... we don't find anything either. You are so right..... it all just depends on location too.

[@debramurray5132]

Gorgeous fabrics❤

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Debra!! 😊 I couldn't believe just how much wonderful fabric they had!

[@paulaneary7877]

Victoria, I am so so happy for you! I always get happy when a fellow crafter scores, and I am not even jealous! Mostly because my friend gave me 9 boxes of fabric. Then she gave me 3 moe boxes. Then last week, yep, she gave me 2 more boes. So I can be happy for you!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you so much Paula! 🌸🤗❤️ Oh wow! That is so amazing! What a wonderful friend to think of you with all those boxes of fabric! I am the same as you... I am always so happy when a fellow crafter scores amazing supplies. ❤️ I had a friend recently send me a GIANT box of fabric that I shared as well. I was so surprised and touched that she thought of me. Happy Sewing!

[@zormier2002]

That paisley is pretty. God Bless

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

It’s soooo pretty! 🤩 God Bless you too!

[@plainjane333]

That is an amazing haul! I love finding fabrics/crafting goodies at the thrift store.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hiya plainjane!🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much! 🤗🌸 Oh me too! ( obviously) lol 😂 I have been having fun playing with all these fabrics. ok....ok... not all. 😜

[@CanadianCrocheter]

I could watch this all day!!!! Love fabric and thrifting!!!! You scored huge!!!!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hiya Debbie! 🌺 Me too! I binge thrifting hauls and fabric hauls! Thank you my friend. I truly did!

[@KimberlySmith-pc7lj]

You did good

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Kimberly! 🤗🌺 I couldn't believe how much was their! I think I just happened to get there at just the right time. 👍🏻

[@maryellenrush8595]

Only a true sewer/quilter would get so excited over fabric scraps. I love it. (Jelly rolls have 40-42 Strips each 2 1/2” wide and sell for about $34.00) What a wonderful find! Happy Sewing.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Maryellen!😊🌸 LOL.... I love scrap quilts and scrap projects so finding this was a dream come true! I know! Jelly Rolls are expensive. We stopped by a local quilt store in my area around my birthday in March and my husband was going to buy me one as well as a coordinating fabric and I was like "ouch" .... I wound up not purchasing it but did however purchase 3 patterns and some notions and a bottle of Flatter. 😜 I like to support my local quilt shops when I can too. As far as the fabric though.... I like to source it second hand when possible from thrift shops, antique shops and estate sales. Truly an amazing find! ❤️

[@cynthiaeastman7456]

Holy moly 😮amazing find

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Cynthia! 😄 I was just fortunate enough to be at the right place at the exact right time! 😄😜😊

[@deborahfite5192]

You really hit the jackpot.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you! The fabric Gods were on my side for sure. 😜

[@EvieO1950]

Wow! What a score!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Evelyn!🐘 I'm telling you..... the fabric Gods were pushing my husband's truck towards the store after his birthday dinner. 😜😊💞

[@JulieGibbs-xe4xh]

all I can say is WOW, I love fabric also

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Julie!🌸🤗 That's what I was saying as my husband kept finding more and more! 😜🌸

[@annamoreau457]

You brought me to my thrifty craft heaven. That is my dream haul. Thanks for sharing!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you so much Anna!🤗🌸 Oh it was definitely my dream haul too! This is the epitome of a "crafty haul heaven. 😜👍🏻

[@kimthompson2391]

You hit a treasure trove. Great haul.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Yes I did Kim!😊👍🏻 I couldn't believe all the beautiful quilting cotton I found! I have a thousand ideas in my head and Im trying to finish up the projects I already have in the works so I can start sewing some of these beautiful fabrics up.

[@sistadebra1425]

Great finds! You hit the Mother Lode! Can't wait to see what all you make! God bless! 🥰

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

I really did Debra! Thank you so much! 😊 Future projects abound! 😜 God Bless you!

[@candaceparker7283]

You could make an incredible purple quilt from what was in the bags.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Absolutely agree!💜 Sooooo many wonderful fabrics! I hit the jackpot and got so lucky!

[@ravenlunatic1177]

Wow girl, you done hit the fabric lottery!!! What an awesome haul! Plus your hubby is amazing to buy you stuff on his birthday. Belated happy birthday to you both!! Looking at all the fabric, where do you start? Can’t wait to see what you make from it all. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from FL😺

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you so much! 🤗🌸 lol.... I agree, I won the "Mega Millions of Fabric lottery!" 😜 He is always so thoughtful like that. Not just getting me craft supplies, but with literally everything. Thank you for our birthday wishes. 🌸 He says "Thank you". I know, I have so many ideas in my head on what to make and projects I want to start.... but I am finishing up projects I have already started prior to this amazing find. 😜👍🏻 Thanks my friend. 🌸

[@margaretWestminster]

Wow, that's a wonderful shopping trip , lovely fabrics at great savings. Wish those prices were here where I live.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Margaret! 😊🌸 This particular store used to be a little more expensive. I haven't gone in there in awhile because I felt like they were getting a little pricey. I feel like the prices were definitely lower. I'm not sure where you are located, but you are right.... prices vary greatly region to region.

[@barbarasinopoli7690]

Wow, what a score! I love enjoying someone else’s thrifts finds. The jelly rolls strips are scrumptious!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Barbara! 😃 I love watching peoples thrift store finds too! I’m always so happy for them! 😁🥰

[@deborahfite5192]

Moda,yay.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

I love Moda fabrics!🤗❤️ Always pleased as punch when I find it in the wild.

[@annmariehayes5641]

You have a great husband looking out for fabric forcyou is so sweet...We don't have stores like yours in the UK so I cant get fabric like this for cbeap. Just love your haul. This came into my feed and now you have a new subscriber ❤

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you AnnMarie! 😃 He’s always helping me and looking out for items he thinks I can use in my sewing or crocheting. He’s thoughtful in so many ways. That is unfortunate that there aren’t stores like this in the UK. I feel that they would do well. Welcome! 🤗 I appreciate you joining me here! 😃

[@robintaylor8421]

What a score

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Robin!🙋🏻‍♀️ Truly not "typical" but we must of hit that shop at just the right time! 😜👍🏻 The fabric Gods were on my side that day! 😜

[@glorias8540]

I'd love to find this kind of stuff ar a thrift store! The old handkerchief was out of place, but is so pretty

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Gloria!🤗🌼 I feel like we just happened to get there at just the right time. 👍🏻 I agree... the handkerchief was out of place 😂 but serendipitously perfect. I know someone who absolutely loves vintage handkerchiefs and linens.

[@glorias8540]

😊

[@lynettehansen2203]

Just found your channel I’m so glad I’m not the only person who would have been in heaven just tossing bag after bag into my shopping cart. My husband would have thought I was crazy instead of helping like yours, so glad he has fun with your craftsmanship with you!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Lynette!🤗🌺 Oh my goodness! He was tossing those bags left and right! 😂 It was like winning the "fabric lottery" ....

[@rebs64]

Score!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you so much. 🤗👍🏻 I couldn't believe how lucky I was. I think we just happened to get there at just the right moment. 😊

[@soarinpanda8walker563]

You hit the jackpot ,who needs a fabric store when you found what you did,for a fraction of the cost TFS

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

I feel like I did too for sure! 🌺😊 I think we just happened to go in at "just the right time." 👍🏻 I also love the fact that I am using something that is already out in the world and not buying from a shop. Don't get me wrong..... I buy from shops too. You are so right, I saved tons of money being able to get all of this fabric at the thrift shop. 😊🌼

[@zormier2002]

I love the purple and polka dot bag

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you! 😊 I feel very fortunate to have been at the right place at the right time. 👍🏻😊

[@hopefulcrafts-hopemahoney7391]

Awesome finds! 😊

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Hope!🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you!! 😊 IT was just our "lucky day!" I couldn't believe all they had this time.

[@annburden8258]

Green with envy!!!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Ann!🤗 I truly scored BIG at this shop and have had fun playing with all the beautiful fabrics. 😊👍🏻

[@Alicia_1970]

I love looking at fabric even though I can't sew to save my life haha

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Alicia! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Thanks for watching! I love watching fabric hauls too! 😜

[@christine7043]

Jackpot of fabric. Love it.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Christine! 🙋🏻‍♀️ It was the Mega Jackpot of fabrics! 😜 Thanks.

[@rachelqstitches]

I love thrifting fabric. Awesome haul❤ I loved Dumbo as a kid too…still do. I make a dumbo quilt for each grandbaby

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Rachel 😃 Awwwww how sweet! 🥰 I bet the grandbabies love their special quilts I still love Dumbo too! ❤️

[@judy2928]

Wow !! you hit the jackpot. There’s some great fabric there. I think I’m gonna have to start going to the thrift store and looking around. Thanks for sharing. It was so much fun.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Judy! 🤗🌺 I really did hit the "fabric jackpot". 😂 It's worth a shot to go take a peek at your local shops. The great thing is.... Some days you find everything.... Some days you don't find a darn thing. The key is, check in often as they are constantly putting items out on the sales floor. Happy treasure hunting!

[@cwfan2]

What wonderful finds. I assume you'll be haunting that store.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you so much!🌸 I will definitely haunt that store.... I feel unbelievably blessed to have found all that wonderful material. ❤️🤗

[@cwfan2]

@@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria I used to find fabric at the Salvation Army store in my town. However, they went out of business in January.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

@@cwfan2 Awww man, I'm sorry to hear that. Such a shame when such a wonderful resource for the community has to close it's doors. 😞 Yes, Salvation Army is another great place to find fabric, notions, yarn etc.

[@patmarioni9268]

I am so jealous! 😂 that’s a huge bargain!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Pat!🙋🏻‍♀️ I truly lucked out and scored some AMAZING bargain finds! 🤗🌸

[@dafairygirl86]

my thrift stores never have any fabric lol

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Awww man.... I'm sorry to hear that. I have lived many places over the course of my life and definitely varies region to region. 👍🏻

[@sonyasmithart9085]

You have some really pretty fabric .

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you so much Sonya! 🌺 I really lucked out and happened to be at the right place at the right time. 😊

[@NoCatchyName]

Awesome haul! 😍

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you!! 😊 I have a million ideas for projects. 🌺😜 I have been sewing up the projects I have "in the works" so I can start new projects. lol

[@loishoover531]

Great finds.😊

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Lois! 😊🌺 I am beyond excited to have come across this beautiful fabric. 😊

[@Yodi430]

Omg! You hit the 'fabric lottery'! That is a wonderful find! I just love it when I stumble upon a great deal like this...Congrats! and Happy Hubby Bday! =)

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thanks so much Janelle!😊🌺 I am definitely a winner of the "fabric lottery" 😂❤️ Yes, it was a definite stumble upon one of a kind find to come across all of this wonderful fabrics. My Hubby says Thank you! 😜

[@sandraringo3608]

Wish we had that store in Baytown. It rocks. I would have a blast in that store..

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

It's fantastic Sandra! If your ever in an area that has one I highly recommend. 👍🏻

[@wendyhalonen-dowhan3275]

Is there such a thing as too much fabric? I always say if I can close the door in my sewing room there's room for more!!! Especially good deals like you found.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

I couldn’t agree more. 😊👍🏻😜 I love fabric and I wish I could sew all day everyday! ❤️

[@wendyhalonen-dowhan3275]

@@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria oh me too! i love sewing and i really enjoy your tutorials. I think you do a great job and your so natural. Great job!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

@@wendyhalonen-dowhan3275 Thank you so much 😊❤

[@deborahfite5192]

Thiis is a new store since I have lived in Alaska, I used to find lot of good sewing material at Bishops attic in Soldotna, Just in case you are ever down there check it out.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

I used to shop at Bishops Attic allllll the time! Love that little shop. It was right down the road from my Father in Laws house so I'd pop in often and always scored fantastic fabric there! I used to love the $5 fill a bag deals they did! I found tons of zippers and other notions there too. I used to find really nice fabric at Salvation Army too both in Soldotna & Kenai. Occasionally at Bargain Basement but I've learned they have since closed down since we moved. I miss that shop Bishops Attic though. Such wonderful treasures I've found there. Now that I am in Texas, I have found loads of unique wonderful shops here as well.

[@barbaralienhard3490]

I am amazed!! Wow, gorgeous fabric, I love all the color, all the patterns and some even reminded me of 70s prints, my high school years!! Leo loves Pete the Cat so I do know him and have read several books to Leo. And he has two stuffed Pete the Cat. I can't wait to see what you make. Do you ever have trouble sleeping thinking about all you want to make? That happens to me when I get new yarn, especially presents that are a total surprise, my mind just keeps going and going with ideas. Great shopping!!! Prayers, love and hugs my very dear friend 🙏💚🤗

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

@@barbaralienhard3490 I was amazed too! I think we happened to pop in that store at just the right moment. 😜👍🏻 Oh okay so Pete the Cat is a character for kids. 👍🏻😜 Thank you Barbara. 🤗❤ I am currently working on all the projects that are in various stages of completion before I cut into any more fabric. 😂 I am the same way when I receive gifts of new fabric, yarn, pattern books etc. I wish humans didn't require sleep. lol..... Thank you so much my friend. 🙏🏻 All my love, prayers & hugs to you! ❤🙏🏻🤗

[@lindamccarthy6931]

wowzeers

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Lol 😂 I won the Mega Fabric Lottery! 😜🌺 Wowzers indeed. 👍🏻

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Great fabric haul! The red and green placemats and napkins (how about appliqueing on them & use at Xmas time?). If there are only 2 placemats, sew them together end to end to make a table runner and add applique; gosh, I have about 10 possibilities coming to mind! How fun: I LOVE going into thrift stores! What do I buy? Men's plaid shirts to cut up for quilting & adult bibs for men, neck ties that I wash, open, press and cut 2.5" squares and strips (for quilts), any kind of COTTON clothing that can be cut up (the fabric must be in good shape, good color & patterns); I'm always on the prowl for quilts or quilt tops, vintage linens, old vintage-like aprons, duvet covers, packaged cotton fabric, blah, blah, etc. And, you CANNOT beat the prices! I LOVE thrift stores! I sometimes browse the ceramic(s) section for antique plates, PIE BIRDS (which I collect - man, they are hard to find!). Gosh, the ideas & items are limitless. Go thrifting; you will be surprised! It is like a giant treasure hunt! Thank you so much for this video. ❤

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you so much Lindsay!🌺 Ooooo that is a wonderful idea for the placemats! 👍🏻 I am not great at appliqué but this would be a wonderful opportunity for me to practice. I have LOADS of ideas in my head for sooo many projects! I am currently finishing up the projects I already had " in the works" so I can crack into the haul fabric. I LOVE thrift shops too! Pretty much my entire house ( with the exception of our mattresses and tv's ) is thrifted. I just picked up a beautiful wingback chair today that is Sage Green with matching ottoman in fantastic condition for $14.99. Yes men's shirts are a great source of fabric! The bigger the better! You and I are 2 peas in pod. We shop for very similar items! The only exception is I have never purchased mens ties. I have a friends whose mom collects pie birds as well. I am always on the look out for one when I am out and about thrifting. I have never found one. It is truly a treasure hunt. 🤗

[@txsunshinecowgirl]

holy biscuits and gravy this is cool, i live in abilene tx do you mind to say what the location of the store was, thank you

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

No kidding Holy biscuits and gravy! This particular location we were out was in Killeen. 👍🏻

[@chloegrl1366]

Wow with thrift store that size why would you pay retailer for anything....great fabric haul.....someone did a major clear out.....such cute fabric a sawtooth star and wonky star sooo fun!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you Chloe!🤗🌺 It's amazing! I love that shop but haven't stopped in there for awhile. I am so happy my husband decided to pop in there. They literally have EVERYTHING! (almost) Surprisingly not much furniture though. Or if they do get furniture in.... it sells as quick as it arrives. 😂 I think so too.... someone did a clear out. I am finishing up some sewing projects before I cut into these fabrics. I have loads of ideas on what I want to make. It's hard not to get into now. 😂

[@LDH_Crafts]

This is how I feel about the littel thrift store I found in presque Maine I spent 245 dollers but I got over 60 different panels 10 bolts of 15 yards each of Bantrex solids they where 7 dollers a bolts I didn't find 3 different bolts at 20 each of Windham I honestly wish I had more space in my car because I would have left with so much more when I go next year I'm definitely bringing only a suit as with clothes so I can get more bolts at that price I wouldn't need anything for a year 🤣🤣🤣

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

That is an AMAZING find! 😃 So happy for you! I love when people find the honey pot of whatever it is they are shopping for! I’m so happy for you! 😃😊😃

[@paulaneary7877]

You might have mentioned it in the video, but how much did you spend total? Just curious.

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

I didn't say because it was hard to calculate. This particular store does color tag sales. What they do is pick 2 different colors and list one @ a 30% discount and the other at a 50% discount. We also picked up a few other items. I know our Grand total for everything was approximately $55 ish 🤷‍♀ I will keep better track in the future.

[@virginiamcclain1775]

You could make enough tote bags to open the store

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Virginia!🙋🏻‍♀️ LOL 😂 No kidding! I've been having fun playing with all the scraps!🤗❤️😜

[@marthajones297]

Gee you found a honey pot

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Hi Martha!🙋🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much! 🤗 I absolutely found the honey pot! 😜👍🏻 This isn't "typical" so I'm sure I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. ❤️

[@SharleneCampbell-h9z]

Score!!

[@AlaskaCraftyGalVictoria]

Thank you!😊🌼 I definitely had the "fabric Gods" on my side. 😜😂