My first baby quilt was made out of dlb knits leftover from my grandmother clothes she made herself for yrs ... but i use small 2 in. block and use flannel backing..and the quilt is now 33 yrs old and son still have it ,it a matter of not streching while sewing ect,,, I love it! Have a go at it,, if all else fail make clothes Never turn away free materials alway a use for it ,like church play, school ,, dress up for small children ect hope this help gl