You may not want to use it for sewing in the traditional sense, but you can tell him that you can also make your own quilted fabric for other projects such as duffle bags, purses, hunting vests, placemats, coats, and save lots of money by not buying it ready made. This would also allow you to chose to have a real fabric (not that nylon or paper stuff manufacturers put on the back) so it would be warmer and sturdier. Just imagine how cozy it would make a jacket if you quilted two pieces of fleece together.