I like Muslin, when wshed it is so soft and it makes a wonderful backing for a quilt. If you are making a scrappy quilt or applique blocks on Muslin it looks great on the back. I would use it if I were you. Wish I had it I would use it and also I am getting ready to make a Christmas Quilt out of embroideried blocks on Muslin, that would work out great fro me. Use it and be glad you have it. Sorry for any loss you had with Hurricane Sandy.