That is kind of a luv me forever type of fabric isn't it? I have a friend who makes welder's hats too and she would probably love to get her hands of it. I think I'd try an OBW or Kelidescope quilt simply because you can cut up some stuff and it comes out looking different. Or you could cut it up in 2 1/2 inch blocks and scatter them through a quilt that way where they are less noticable.