Originally Posted by
AngeliaNR
If you donate quilts, polyester double knit would be great for the homeless--very warm, stands up to hard use, easily washable and dryable.
I make quilts for homeless families, and these poly double knit fabrics are excellent.
I suggest you use a serger. The quilt will hold. If you have no serger, then I suggest zig zagging over the seams (and using 1/2 inch seams).
One thing I learned the hard way: make sure the weight of the fabric in the quilt is consistent. I used a lighter weight poly double knit in one quilt for the color, and I've been repairing it for years. However, a stretch stitch, as suggested above, would help also.