In my days before quilting and raising my family, I had leftover purple and orange fabrics from some clothing sewing projects. I just placed them on a bed sheet and zigzagged the edges, found an old blanket for batting put on another piece for the backing and tied it. My youngest son (dage 10 back then) thought it was the greatest quilt. I believe he still has it and he now 34. He also covets an afghan that I crocheted when I was pregnant with him as his favorite to cuddle in when he's cold.