I think you friend has a big heart but she may not have enough practical information to make this project a success. One question I would have is where the quilts are going. Is there an organization that will accept them, and do they have any input into the size, quantity, and type of quilts needed? If the homeless that she wants to reach are those who are living outdoors, under bridges, etc. then quilts may not be the best way to help out, and lap quilts in particular would not be useful. Hand-made quilts will not last long under those conditions, and something more sturdy and less likely to be sold would be more practical.