ekuw

I have a fair amount of this type of fabric in my stash too (inherited). Cut small will be the best, something like a long cabin would be perfect. Still haven't used much of mine either

polkweed

So this reminded me of a similar situation I was in where I was trying to decide to buy a pattern book based on the cover alone. I ended up checking The Internet Archive, an online library dedicated to documenting pretty much any media out there. They have a bunch of quilt books and magazines going back decades, but the catch is most of them can only be borrowed for an hour. Not great for actually making something, but as a way to preview a book or pattern before you buy, it's pretty useful.

charlottequilts

I have a pillow in one of my sewing chairs that has a sham just as the OP described. Big flower appliqué in the center with lace around the outside edges, blue/mauve floral fabric, wide layered ruffles around the outside. Had it been handmade, it would have taken a lot of fussy work.

From the late 80s, I think. Guess I don't do a lot of decorating.

hugs,
charlotte

sewbizgirl

For fabrics from the 80's and 90's , I would think a log cabin quilt would be a good use for them. Or Grandmother's Fan, or Rail Fence. Those were all popular then, as well as applique.