What about a rag quilt? Looks fantastic done in denim or any mismatch of fabrics and would be lovely and warm.
http://jubileehomespun.com/info/Quilt_Instructions.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-LQfYXrG_Q
There are many other tutorials on the internet if you google Rag quilt, good luck and have fun
