Just knew you all would spark some idea for me, or convince me to give it the heave-ho. I'm going to let it do some soaking in Restoration in a tub to get some of the dirt/musty smell out. Then dry and see what is really there. But I really like the idea of using it as for a stuffed bear! I have a pattern for a bear, a rabbit and a dog and have 3 g-boys that I planned to make an animal for Easter but hadn't gotten around to piecing scraps! This will work great, I hope.