[QUOTE=ManiacQuilter2;7084938]I am sorry, but Harriet Hargrave taught me to use the best fabrics and batting you can afford. Charity quilts should be made out of the same fabric that you would make for yourself. Just my opinion.[/QUOTEooooj
My best fabric may be your worst. If fabric is suitable for the purpose intended, does it matter where it comes from?
I also think donation quilts should be made so they hold together, feel nice, and can survive washing.
My Grandma told me once ( about 30 years ago) that she had been told that some charity quilts should be ugly so they would be less likely to be stolen or sold. The primary purpose was to help keep the recipient warm.
As far as the bags of fabric - keep what you want. Pass the rest along or discard it.
I hang my head in embarrassment at what I donated many years ago! I really did not know any better then.
Some of my cotton poly blends feel wonderful to me. The weave and percentages of the fibers also factors into the feel and suitability.