thrifty adventures

I can't believe it is Thursday already! Didn't I just show you my latest thrift find? I know I did.

vintage pear shaped pin cushion with what looks like a new top

This week I went to a local thrift shop called The Salt Seller. They were having a 50% off of their entire shop. And they seem to be having a sale like this, sometimes 60% off, almost every time I go in there.

the Witch needle threader, made in West Germany

And they should! Their things are too expensive for a thrift shop. But their money does go to a local church that does a lot for our city. And yet I still walk through their doors and never leave empty handed.

the beautiful pink "stay fresh" sheet (paid too much even at 50% off)

Frugality did not work. I spent almost $40 in there this week. Which is a lot for me to spend in one thrift shop. I would usually spend $20 in a shop. Ok, $30 tops.

adorable vintage apron made from 30's prints

And I bet you couldn't do any better either! Look at all the great vintage one of a kind bits of things that I brought home. It has gotten me thinking about opening another etsy shop! Now if I could just think of a name.

Stacey and I would love to see what great bits of stuff you found thrifting this week. What couldn't you live without? Join our link party and add our button to your blog posting or sidebar.

my ironing

Would you like to see what I have been busy cleaning and ironing?



Now can you just guess what this is?



This one has a beautiful pocket with ric rac trim.



This one is super colorful with a rainbow of sewn on strips of fabric.



These are all photos of the vintage aprons that I have been collecting.  Some of these I bought just for the fabric.  They never got cut up though.  Probably because these aprons are all in great condition.  So it became a collection without me really knowing it.

I still have about five more aprons that need to be ironed.  Getting ready for my booth this Sunday!  I think they will all look wonderful hanging together.