I think I remember what you are talking about. Came in a variety of plain cotton colors way back when. Sometimes I saw it used for a quickie type of quilt or big beach bags or the like. I think I've also seen a variety of prints now as well. The nylon varity was often the lining of our winter jackets. I'm doing some web searching for some pictures. Told our secretary at school about it today and she found the idea very intriguing.
I too like the idea of a no-thinking project but something that I can take while traveling or sitting talking with people or watching a movie or other such stuff.
Thanks for the idea and the reminder to wash it first.
Steven Alaska