First here is a great BIG hug. He is probally a very sad person. Maybe his wife or mother made quilts and was not as fortunate as we are today and could not aford new fabrics.My mil was from that era and I was scolded several times for what she considered wasting. I finely learned to use the smallest scrap. She even used old woren-out clothing to make braided/woven rugs. So please don't take it to heart. :-D