The young people don't need to worry about the cost of patterns and fabric. There are plenty of patterns free on the internet and lots of free instruction. Fabric is available in many ways. Lots of it is sold at thrift stores and garage sales. Let your friends know you need fabric and you may be surprised at what happens. Even if they con't sew they may pass the word along to someone who does and you could end up with lots of wonderful fabric. I have a friend who sews a lot but doesn't use up her scraps. She gives me giant shopping bags full of wonderful expensive fabric scraps that I enjoy tremendously. It isn't necessary to spend a fortune to be a quilter!