I read somewhere recently (Consumerist?) that thrift shop donations are way down, and purchases are way up. The result = less stock all around. Blame the economy, sigh.

Maybe a bit "conceptual", but I instantly thought of these tire-track sheets from Pixel Organics: http://www.wilddill.com/item.php?item_id=15...

I am newly pregnant, so this is a perfect time to use up my fabric stash on anything baby-related that can be sewn rather than purchased.... I'm picturing baby comforter and bumpers, burp cloths, ...