I would not make an ugly quilt for a child. One time I helped make quilts that were plain janes, but they were not ugly. I was a guest at this group and helped out. They were not the kind I would or have made for charity. When you make an ugly quilt or a plain Jane instead of a cute quilt, I feel you are not doing your best. I do not believe a quilt has to be perfect, but that we should do our best. I guess this a quality versus quantity issue.