Originally Posted by
ManiacQuilter2
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.
I disagree.
I didn't take my little ones to Outback when they were little (have only been there 2x in my life, BTW)--it would have been a waste of money-- as they preferred McD's. Why spend $10-15 per kid for a meal when they were happy with $2-3 each for a Happy Meal?
I give away a lot of charity quilts each year to people here in Poland. You do not need to make them the same way and of the same materials you make for yourself or your family! I feel very strongly about this.
I hate using double knit--never liked it when I was a kid when my mom wore it (I'm 52). However, I've been given some double knit (poly) tops to finish. I did. I put them in the "charity quilt pile" as I give people a choice when they get a quilt--at least 10 to choose from. Every single one of my polyester double knit quilts has been chosen. I personally think they are awful, and don't even enjoy touching them but someone can use them and guess what? They even like them. They are warm and will last decades!
So, I strongly disagree wtih the idea that you have to use only highest quality quilt shop 100% cotton for your charity quilts (or even your own quilts). You can use what you have. The needy will be glad. Just do good quality work and the quilt will see many years of service and keep people warm!