I saw a pattern in a recent quilt magazine that used linens for the square blocks and then added embroidery and hankie corners and lace edgings to them and made absolutely gorgeous table runners. They were coupled with old timey looking prints and were really attractive. I to have a pile of old linens, doilies, hankies, etc. and I am going to make a few of those. If some of your linens have work spots, just cut around them.