I actually feel the same way you do..BUT.. I have an idea I know what this 'charity quilt' thing is..around my neck of the woods, the Mennonite women do this regular. The quilts are 'sorta' made the same way, but I really don't know the 'quality' of the fabrics. BUT, the idea is..these are quilts sent to other countrys, where the people HAVE NONE!! So, at this moment what are they using to keep warm? & is this 'old raggy quilt a 'treasure? for them? Maybe we need to actually look at it from the other side. Again, I don't like the idea of using some of those fabrics you talked about either!!! Also, ask them if you could get feedback from the people receiving the quilts!?!?