Hello & welcome, glad you found us! I hit the thrift shops all the time! I went yesterday when I went to visit my family in Ohio, and got 25 yds for $18.00! Wools, velvets, cottons.....I love to get the deals! At one of the thrift stores around here, the second tues. of the month, you can get 5 pcs. of clothing for $5! I go to the big mens section first (more yardage) and look to see what I can take apart.For $1 you cant beat it!