Wow! Thank you for all the ideas, and the advice on mixing washed and unwashed fabrics.
SylivaK: I like the bento box patterns quality of "featuring" the fabric
HandcraftsbyJen and F'n'F: tube piecing is awesome - and those tutes make it look easy (and very tempting). I will definitely try a Summer in the Park quilt at some point...
Now that I am not as worried about mixing up the washed and unwashed fabrics, I will be comfortable adding from my stash. I was also thinking about trying bargello for the first time...If any of this ever happens I will post pictures. (Don't hold your breath.)
Alison