Thrift Store Treasures

I have this problem where I go to the thrift store for one thing, say children's books or silver mixing bowls, and come back with that, plus half a dozen things I didn't know I desperately needed!  Thrift store shopping, like garage sale-ing and antique-ing, gives me a certain adrenaline rush, the thrill of discovering the hidden treasure is addicting. 

This week Sam and I went specifically in search of fabric and come home with some fabulous vintage pieces; a thick green stripe and a plaid for some snappy pants for him, a heavy woven material that I hope to make a hammock out of, and some great king sized floral print sheets from the 70s that I'm going to make some summer pajama pants out of.  Of course, we also found a few kitchen gadgets, some wonderful old patterns and a children's book we couldn't live without.