Thrifting Fun

This weekend seemed to be ideal for thirfting. There were lots of new items still in their packaging. It seems that people have finally dropped off the stuff they got for Christmas, but don't want.  I was good. I don't *need* a brand new Williams & Sonoma Santa Pan. So, I left it behind. Still, it's nice to finally be learning the seasons of thrifting. 

After Saturday School I stopped at Good Will on the way home.

I found this canvas print for $10. It think it probably came from someplace like Urban Outfitters. I guestimated that it probably cost between $18 and $30 new. I thought it was a bit pricey because it had several scuff marks on it. Still, I reasoned, $10 for an spring update wasn't too bad and took a chance that the scuff marks would come out.  I am so glad I did because Cliff really likes it too. I used a white artists eraser to remove the scuff marks and it worked well enough. By the way, my estimate was dead on. Here is a similarly styled print for $30.

Then yesterday, I went to Jet Rag's $1 Sunday sale. This vintage clothing store literally dumps piles of old clothes in their parking lot and everything is priced at $1. I have found some neat things there over the years and now it is my first stop to check for vintage prints that could be used for sewing projects. 

This Sunday, I found:

Wool sweaters for felting

a house coat that will be made into a spring tote for one of my colleagues...

and this *sweet* old baby dress.

It's pretty damaged but pretty just the same. I love this lace detail. Perhaps one day I will hang this on the wall.

I also found a Vera napkin that I forgot to photograph. I hope to use it for Barb's purse challenge.

Now, I just have to get crafting to use up some of this fabric stash!