At this point in my life my idea would be exactly what yours seems to be....See it, Love it, Buy it and then hope an amazing project jumps out at me. At the present time I have several future projects placed around my sewing room. I have yet to make anything using the Civil War fabrics, but I love the colors. I would think it should be something that compliments the time period. Good Luck and don't forget to post picture when you have that Lightbulb moment on what to do with it...