I find myself in two minds about the last few posts. A 'dud' is only that in the eye of the beholder. However, using substandard fabrics is another matter. But are less expensive fabrics 'substandard'? Is using a possibly pre-loved but clean and stain free sheet for a backing 'substandard'? Using such things allow me to maximize my donations. I could not afford to make as many quilts for donation if I was always using LQS quality (and priced) fabrics.
Batting is another issue. I use poly batting for donation quilts. It is less expensive and in my opinion, is easier for the recipient to wash/care for. I will also 'frankenstein' my batting to make it stretch. Will that make my donation 'substandard' or am I just stretching my donation dollars?