We have a little thrift store here and I found some fabulous pillowcases - there is quite a lot of fabric on a pillowcase. Also some have embroidery and lace. I make cloth dolls and doll clothes, and those especially come in handy for fancy doll dresses and skirts, etc. Last week they had a basement sale and I was lucky enough to pick up oodles of large pieces of yardage, think may have come from a store donation because they felt crisp and new - came home a very happy camper for $2. Of course that can't possibly happen every day. :-) And yes, I wash "everything" even from the box stores. If it can't withstand washing, I personally don't want it. I am also planning to make a blouse for me and a shirt for hubby out of a couple of the pieces, too!. :-)