Hi Redmadder -- love your saying about life is bits & pieces ... Were you replying to me asking if I had already been adopted yet? I'm new to this posting & I can't tell if your reply was direct back to me. I wondered if it's me b/c I had asked about using new fabrics w/old feedsacks. The feedsacks are old but never washed/used. I do see your point about mixing & how they will wear different. Tho I wonder if the feedsack materials might wear better than the newer cottons -- the way things are made these days & actually the feedsack materials seem heavier/stronger (thicker, maybe) if that makes sense. Oh, and No, I haven't been adopted yet! Interested? It could be challenging! Should we PM? Thx :)