Op Shop Gems

When I am out running errands and find myself right next to an op shop (thrift store) I will usually pop in and have a look for some hidden treasures. Much to Eli's dismay, errands have taken us to a few op shops in the last couple of weeks. He was consoled on one visit with this 50 cent bargain (though he still maintains that the "op shop has a funny smell" and will sometimes walk around holding his nose!).

Eli playing with his new school bus.

On another day and at another shop Eli spotted this handmade wooden truck for $3.

Handmade goodness!

These are some gems that I was excited to find!

$5 framed picture - I have an idea for this and started on it today!

This is a piece of decorating fabric that was originally in a sample book. I trimmed the top and bottom (there were holes at the top so that it could be removed from the sample file/folder and an adhesive strip on the back across the bottom with the fabric details). I will turn this 50 cent treasure into a cushion cover.

Close up of the centre picture. Love it!

And these are the vintage sheets that I took home with me. The first one is a cot sheet that was a bargain at $1.

The rest are either single, double or queen sized. I think I almost have enough to start cutting them into charm squares and fat quarters. A quilt made from vintage sheets is on my long list of things to sew, inspired by Janice at Better Off Thread.

And last, but not least, my favourite and most exciting find. A metre of this lovely Beatrix Potter quilting fabric for $1. I was very, very excited. When I told Eli how excited I was he just looked at me while holding his nose.

These are close up shots of the cute little pictures of each of the characters.

How cute are they? Do you go 'op shopping'? What gems have you found?