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and . . the homeless shelters in your area can use quilts too. the ugly quilt will keep folks warm. like many said-seams that pull apart will cause a draft in the night for someone who may only be looking to not freeze in this weather. A parent who brings their family to the shelter is not going to remember a design on the bed quilt as much as the fact they were warm and safe under that roof. they don't take the quilts/blankets with them when they leave. things are washed, beds are remade and ready for the next person. so yes, decent fabric and seams that won't fall apart are important. the design-squares sewn together or a Jacob's ladder design etc are not an issue. or shouldn't be. now . . .that being said; when we take food to the shelters there is often children sitting around hugging a doll who could use a doll quilt (pretty is better lol) and kids who could use a quilt to wrap around their shoulders. we make those about 50x50 and use flannel for the backs. The man who runs the place knows what that size is for and finds the kids without a sweater and wraps em up! and if a group came into possession of a lesser quality item it could be reworked and have a few ties added to make a dog coat too.