I have made coverlets (52x80 - 15 - 12" blocks), a sampler, with leftover fabric and have only had to buy the batting, backing, sashing and possibly the border all for under $25.00. I am in the process of making one right now and have only spent $10.00 and that is including the backing and the batting. I think you could easily make one for under $25.00. A coverlet is larger than a lap quilt and longer - makes for a nice quilt to curl up in a chair with or lay down on a couch and curl up! (Never end a sentence with a preposition - sorry about that! I type like I talk!) Edie