Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - if the cotton is worth $5 to you, it's a deal. If it's something you'd never use, pass on it. Sometimes they will separate the bundles too, especially if it's a store where you shop/donate a lot.

The upholstery fabric would probably make nice bags.
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Remember the Victorian "Carpet Bags"? They lasted forever, and if you make any, be sure you like the pattern. It'll be around for a long time.

hey Roz, if you are ever near mount clemens, MI try the community thrift store on gratiot south of downtown mt clemens, they have a 40' long rack of bed sheets and other misc material on top of the rack

Kim
Chesterfield, MI