I vote for rag quilts of some sort. I buy denim jeans at thrift store on bargain day for $.25 - $.75 a pair .... it took several months to get enough. Cut into 6" or 8" squares. Pair each square with t-shirt or flannel (from cut up shirts, also from thrift store) or other fabric and stitch using 1/2" seams. Can be made to whatever size they want and can be to fit the person. So easy for kids and very forgiving in construction process. Good luck!