you can use a lot of drapery fabric as long as you do simple patterns. Some of the heavier stuff - why not make some large floor pillows. You can use some of the heavier bedding stuff to fold over and create a pillow to stuff it with. Since the materials are free, you could sell these at a fairly low cost and this would give you some working money for the other projects. But, again - use simple patterns for the pillows. Perhaps a large 4 patch with a tufted button ion the center. Definitely wash everything to see how it works. If some drapery fabric can be used for quilt tops, you could use bedding for the backs and you definitely would not have to use batting - it would make it way too heavy. Save your absolutely favorite fabric for later when you have some operating cash to purchase backing and batting. This could be a gold mine waiting for you. Reminder - just because a pattern or color combo doesn't appeal to you - someone out there could think it was the best thing ever!!! Have fun!