Originally Posted by ckcowl

i would never throw a piece of fabric in the garbage!
if i'm not going to use it i give it away- i don't throw it away-
chances are- if you dampen it= ironing wont be so bad= or using some sizing/starch on it-
as for using it- if you cut it up- piece it- then quilt it- it should be just fine-
i've had many 100% cottons come out very wrinkled (the sizing is washed out- and it's over dried) just re-wash it- don't dry it so long- iron it dry - it will be usable.
as for it being a lint-magnet---some weaves seem to collect lint more than others- another thing some added sizing would cure. if you really don't want to use it-deal with it---pass it on to a thrift store- or group who is making charity quilts.