I haven't had a chance to read through all the posts here but a wise quilter once told me that if a fabric is still ugly(out of style), it hasn't been cut small enough. With that in mind, I cut all my less loved fabric into 5" charms, pair them up in a color pleasing combination and make them into opposite pairs of 4.5" 9 patches which will eventually find their way into a scrappy quilt. I can't even find the uglies any longer.
Diana