most of the thinks I could think of have already been suggested - placemats & napkin (sets), table runners, mantle runners, potholders, etc... but then I was thinking about all the lanyards people wear. Wouldn't it be nice to have a pretty calico one? From 1 yard of material you could make 18 from a 2" strip. At $5/yd, the cost of material is only $0.28 ea. Add a split ring and a clip to the end and your cost is probably under $1 ea. Sell for $3, $4, $5 ea.