Not only is is OK.... for me it is "preferable" to use up stuff...it's been siad,,, but QUILTING was a necessity, before it became an "art".... For me there is NO FUN,,, i following directions... trying to get the exact color as the pattern,,, and sweating the 1/4"....
As you can tell from my writing style... ... what people say and think of my work has never been a problem.... mostly because the people that i would actually hang out with,, would be praising me for "a good idea"... and asking me if they could "buy" it or receive it as a gift... (which is 90% of what i do with anything i make)....
So,,, if you have anything i particular your really pining for.... let me know... i have some pieces,, (not quilting fabric persay,,but can be used as such) that need a home... i'd be tempted to send you one hunk to start you on your quest.... pm me...