I know many people use mens cotton shirts which is probably dress cotton, and dresses and skirts from charity shops, which are probably dress cottons. Like quilting cotton there will be differences in weight and feel and the only way to know if you like it is when you get some and do you like the feel? Is it too thin? Too stiff (like upholstery cotton). I think what I'm trying to say is you might like it for quilting, you might not, same way as what you like might not suit me. If you can afford to buy some and risk not liking it, go for it and try it for yourself.