Have you tried talking to your friend about maybe having a quilt in day with a lot of quilters (experienced ones and new ones). She could provide materials and they could each make a quilt to share.
To me her stash sounds like a great place for 4-Her's/girl scouts to learn about fabric and make a neat item.
What we think is ugly they may love.
I would suggest that being she loves material so much, she sould share and see the faces of those who receive.