Why quilting with old clothes and discarded fabrics?
Quilting is a way to prevent usable fabrics from going to landfills. The fabric industry has a HUGE negative effect on the environment and the quality of life of many people. Partly this is through the pollution caused by manufacturing fabrics. Partly this is through the huge amount of waste the fabric industry produces on both an industry and consumer level.
Quilting is also a way to slow down and have some time for yourself. With the quilt you make, you tell the story of your life, and it's a way to process emotions and thoughts. This is aided with using fabrics that have meaning to you. Quilting is a tool to process grief, de-stress, grow confidence, and find inner peace, with as end result a beautiful useful object you can use throughout your days.