It's one thing to know that this was used during the depression-people did what they had to do to get by. but to suggest using this technique now? I don't think so. It really bothers me that it was suggested using this for donation quilts-the people/kids recieving me in this situation would need sturdy, not flimsy.
I have though, used pages from phone books as a foundation for scrap quilt blocks. I tear the paper away after sewing the block.