I have several pieces of Dick and Jane fabric, as well. I think I was originally going to make a wall-hanging for my kdg classroom but never have. Last summer I decided to make a bow-tucks bag with it. I will get around to it one of these days.
I learned to read with Dick and Jane. No, kids today would have no idea who they were/are. But, to be very honest, looking at the materials I am given to teach reading with to my students...there is alot of 'crap' out there.