thrifty thursday
I think I need an intervention. I know I already have plenty of thrifted vintage linens collecting dust, but look what I brought home this week. I couldn't resist! One of these days I'll get around to doing something with them. Well, there is something I can do with them right now. Have you heard about Lisa's Summer Skirt Sheet Swap? Go on, check it out. I signed up. Doesn't it sound like fun?
Look at the two pillowcases on top - aren't they fabulous? I think those will be dresses for Ava, if I can part with them...
What wonderful finds!
Posted by: julie | April 24, 2008 at 07:07 AM
WHEW! You've been a busy girl! I can't wait to see what you make with these, but where the heck do you find them? Maybe I should gather all of my GoodWill bags and go over there to check things out. on a different note (and post)... how the heck did you figure out how to slipcover wing back chairs! and Have you been to Patina in Mandeville? I was there yesterday and they always have several chairs waiting to be recovered...
Posted by: Holly at magnoliasandsunshine.blogspot.com | April 24, 2008 at 07:16 AM
A girl after my own heart...I just can't say no. After my recent sort out I realised that I had FAR more than I remembered. They would make such sweet dresses for our littles....better get making!
Posted by: asti | April 24, 2008 at 07:32 AM
Hee hee! I just picked some up at a thrift shop yesterday that look very similar to the two bottom ones! They were only .50cents each because I don't think other people realize how cool they are yet! I want to make them into tote bags...
Great finds!
Posted by: Sarah | April 24, 2008 at 07:43 AM
You can do it! Just cut right in, it's liberating! ;)
Posted by: Jade | April 24, 2008 at 08:07 AM
Great finds! You are busy!
Posted by: Hannah | April 24, 2008 at 08:14 AM
love love love the third from the bottom!
Posted by: carrie | April 24, 2008 at 08:20 AM
I can NEVER find cute sheets at the thrifts out here! Lucky you!
Posted by: Carrie S. | April 24, 2008 at 08:32 AM
Sooooo pretty. Have fun!
Posted by: daisy janie | April 24, 2008 at 08:41 AM
I am just dripping with jealousy. So lovely. I have trouble finding great sheets at my thrift store, so I just drip with envy when I see such delightful yummies. Who needs an intervention? You just need another linen closet! You should see the tablecloths that I have just waiting to be made into something marvelous!
Posted by: Christy S. | April 24, 2008 at 08:56 AM
where do you find all of these great old linens?! I never get lucky: ( I need to shop more LOL My favorite is the one in the middle of the top picture, the white sheet with the gold circle print, gorgeous!!!!
Oh, and love the chair too, great buy, can't wait to see it covered
Posted by: Tonya Richard | April 24, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I'll intervene! I had this wonderful plan to make my master bedroom quilt with white cotton and thrifted floral sheets, but I never make it to the thrift store... Oh well, on the plan B!
Posted by: Sarah | April 24, 2008 at 09:20 AM
I am soooo lovin' those, I am always checkin' out the linens, fabric textiles aisles at the resale shops! One of my fav. things to hit first, second is books, then the kids clothes. LOL, it's just another form of the hunter/provider in me I guess!
Posted by: Christy/ MommaOnTheMountain | April 24, 2008 at 09:57 AM
The sixth one down, white with flowers made me miss my little girl bed. I hope I can find some fun vintage sheets for Amelia's toddler bed.
How do you do everything. I just recently learned that you work full time.
Oh my heck!
Posted by: Jen | April 24, 2008 at 10:05 AM
can we have too many vintage linens? i just don't think so...
i found two pillowcases and a sheet yesterday...they are so soft and beautiful. i think the sheet just might be the back of my very first quilt...maybe...we shall see...then i would need fabric to match the colors of the sheet...
how the cycle continues.
Posted by: liz elayne | April 24, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Beki, here's another thought for those pillowcases. After the rash of sheets into PJ/lounge pants on blogs of late I discovered that a pillowcase is the PERFECT size for PJ bottoms for my daughter (3.5). I cut them out with the hem of the pillowcase as the cuffs and no side seam so inner leg seam, crotch seam, casing at the waist and they were done. Really cute too!
Posted by: Jen | April 24, 2008 at 10:15 AM
what great sheets! the skirt sheet swap sounds fun.
Posted by: amandajean | April 24, 2008 at 10:37 AM
These area great -- I don't usually come across so many usually in one haul!
Posted by: miss chris | April 24, 2008 at 11:11 AM
It's so fun to see these - I have some of the same ones - the two top in fact! I turned the pink one into a banner and the yellow one just got cut into some flags too. Unfortunately when I opened the yellow one I found that half of it was full of mildew stains. Bummer - well at least it's an entire sheet, so there's still a lot of it to use. I think I'll stop by the thrift store today and see what I can find!
Posted by: jessi | April 24, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Who could resist?! These are lovely.
Posted by: Knitsational | April 24, 2008 at 02:16 PM
My weakness is gingham aprons from the 50's. I have at least 50 or more. Is that terrible? I still want everyone I see!
Posted by: Rose | April 24, 2008 at 04:19 PM
wow what a collection!thanks for the link Beki, i'm off to sign up right now!
Posted by: fiona | April 24, 2008 at 09:28 PM
They are all great. Good score!
Posted by: lera | April 25, 2008 at 09:53 AM
I would love to know where you get those vintage sheets. I've been to the thrift store near Cortana Mall, The Great American Thrift Store. They have a lot of stuff but I haven't seen anything like that. Maybe I just don't have a good eye for things like that.
Posted by: Tina | April 25, 2008 at 12:18 PM
I would love to know where you get those vintage sheets. I've been to the thrift store near Cortana Mall, The Great American Thrift Store. They have a lot of stuff but I haven't seen anything like that. Maybe I just don't have a good eye for things like that.
Posted by: Tina | April 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Okay, you are making me drool a bit here. I haven't had a chance to go thrifting in a while-stupid sinuses!-and these are great! I made a pair of the Amy Butler in stitches lounge pants out of a sheet and pillowcase. I'll try and get a picture up on my blog today!
Posted by: Joanna Silva | April 25, 2008 at 01:50 PM
wow, those are lovely fabrics!
who could resists?! i love them all :)
Posted by: claudia | April 25, 2008 at 01:52 PM
gorgeous!and i love the armchair! what a beautiful colour,and velvet mmmmm.
Posted by: robyn | April 25, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Great thrifty bounties!
Posted by: nicolette | April 26, 2008 at 02:39 AM
oh those are just fabulous!!!
you could have a new pair of lounge pants for everyday of the week!!
lucky you!
Posted by: leslie | April 26, 2008 at 06:05 AM
These are soooo nice! Lucky you!!
I am looking for nice vintage linens at thrift stores, but I never be able to find these fantastic ones.
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Posted by: ayumills | April 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM
The 3rd from the bottom is my favorite. Endless possibilities with a stack like that!
Posted by: Jona | April 27, 2008 at 12:26 PM
My new thing is sheets to make re-usable grocery bags! The sheets are fun because I have some in retro like print!
Posted by: Hjordi | April 27, 2008 at 10:54 PM
oooohhh, those are gorgeous! How come I can never find jems like that?
Posted by: Tracy | May 01, 2008 at 09:29 AM