My little sister started quilting when her BIL died suddenly of a heart attack. Her MIL was very much not dealing with things so my sister got her started quilting - together, they made quilts for each of her MILs sisters and brothers. The family was so big, they bought a quilter. Then they made some quilts for our family (me included) Then they made baby quilts and donated them. It brought her out of her grief eventually. My sister has been raising her grandson - she found she had no real support. Now they give the quilts to people who are raising children who aren't their own - I asked how she finds them - she said they seem to find her. At one point they were making and donating a quilt every week. People give them material all the time. She said it is the batting and the backing she has trouble getting cheap enough to continue. Her MIL is aging and not as able to do so much these days.