Everyone has been so helpful and informative, as I knew they would be!! I will be using my lovely polished cottons in quilts and wall hangings. I will use it as the spirit moves me, just like any other fabrics. It does have a tight weave, but I don't do much hand sewing anyway, so that won't be an issue for me.
If the polish wears off, I'll still have the lovely prints and patterns to look at!!!
Thanks so much everyone, Hugs and smilessssss, Linda
PS: I'm glad this was a helpful question for others as well as myself.