muslin as a diffuser?

[RockstarPhotography]

I'm working on a set of softboxes. I was planning on using ripstop nylon for a diffuser, but hobby hobby had none, so I picked up some white muslin. Has anybody had any experience using it as a diffuser with speedlights??

 

[quiddity]

i have been researching homemade lightboxes to make my own and alot of them use muslin on the top and sides. here is a link with some sample shots

How to Make An Inexpensive Light Tent – DIY

this guy has a neat little contraption dont know if its muslin he just calls it white fabric
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1025&thread=22089389