The Community Church of Hudson thrift shop is almost too good of a gem to share.

The store (OK, it’s really just a quaint shop) is located in a single room of the church, at 19 Central St., with overflow items placed in the hall. You will be greeted warmly when you enter and the women working are more than eager to help you with items or just chat.

Don’t let the size of the shop fool you though. The racks are filled with must-have work-to-weekend wear that’s in good shape.

Often, when I shop at thrift stores, I find an item I love only to discover a hidden stain or tear. Not so here. I found at least five blouses and a couple of skirts and all were in great shape.

The blouses were my main focus. I have a hard time finding a button down that fits in the chest, back and arms and isn’t swimming around my waist. Not so here. There was a large selection of tie-neck blouses, and I also found one with slightly puffed sleeves that gave me breathing room but still fit properly. And at $1, they were a steal.

The best part about blouses is you can dress them up for work or pair them with jeans and a sweater for a more casual look on the weekends.

Unfortunately, the only thing I was able to purchase on this trip was a skirt for $1.50 because I forgot that I had spent my cash the night before.

The only downfall is that the shop is only open Thursdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. as well.

I definitely plan on going back, for the prices - pants are $1.50 and dresses $3 and the rest are posted on signs around the room - and for the selection.

Now, if only we could get them to open on more days.