I enjoy making quilts from old shirts that I pick up at thrift stores--mostly men's since they contain more usable fabric than a woman's shirt which often has darts. The resulting quilt is cozy and comfortable--perfect for an adolescent/teen boy with Project Linus. No need to worry about shrinkage/bleeding, etc. I started quilting back in the 80s when I didn't have two nickels to rub together and those frugal habits have stuck with me. Not so bad--I just hate to see anything go to waste!