The enjoyment of the purer cotton fabrics over other mixed fabric is a natural. However, the realities of quilting are that many were made from various diverse fabrics,many of which were used due solely to access. This diversity remains today, thank goodness, in our flannels, levi and wool and various other textile options. In truth there is no fabric a true quilter wont snip, clip, twist, turn, tuck, piece, and sew. Love being a quilter....so much to play with.