Way back in the 50s I made quilts with sheet fronts and backing and old Army blankets as padding. Hubby then was Air Force, which meant that money was tight then. Sent to KI Sawyer in MI which was COLD, and really needed lots of quilts so I used everything I could get my hands on. I think there may be one of these still around the house somewhere for visiting kids to play on in winter. They washed and wore like iron, not too soft but warm.