I tweaked a few of the replies here and got back with him last night. Putting the men to work to do both the cutting and sewing. Why shouldn't they? He can probably get about 8 men together over 2 days. He had no concept of the cost of fabric, thread and most importantly scissors! I told him I don't know many quilters that would turn over their scissors to any one. He was serious when he ask me this. "how many of the people on your quilting group do you think would be willing to help?" That is when I turned it back to their membership. He will get back to me.