Here's a picture of my 'raggy wagga' made from all kinds of clothing....wool, velvet, shrunken sweaters....you name it, it's in it. Made in 2010, it is my 'go to' quilt for resting under when cold/unwell...I love it and it washes and wears with no problems. The trick is when you've 'deconstructed' wash everything as you would wash the completed item....takes care of shrinkage, fabrics that won't work and colour bleeds. Then just iron and go for it.