I dye a lot of my fabrics, especially the backs, if I get a good deal on wide WOW I jump on it, fact I have a piece I dyed yellow last nite for a crib quilt. Different fabrics take the color differently. I'm doinf different colors on unbleached muslin now, the dull look is a bit old fashioned looking. I go for the mottled look because it takes a lot of movement to be sure it's all an even dye. Over 2 yds is a bit hard to handle (wring) but you may have a helper, it IS fun but it is messy too.