Okay hold on to your teeth. I actually use new 5 packs of recieving blankets to make my baby quilts. They come already color coordinated and are just about the right yardage for the top of the quilt. I know not the greatest of material to start out with, but so many baby quilts get stains and take such hard use that I wanted something inexpensive and durable to start with. I can also tell with that gift of this first quilt, whether or not the person would respect a real quilt (I know sounds harsh, but we all know the stories). If they (the parents) are appreciative and look as though they are trying to care for this quilt then a gift of a large quilt comes at about age three and then really close realtives at about age 10 and 18. That is the plan in my mind.
But yes use them, let them love them. Here is a pic of a quilt I made using 5 coordinated recieving blankets. Sorry these are not of it completed. Cannot seem to find those now!