Dina

The only time I didn't ask advice from a person I made a quilt for, she didn't like the quilt at all. I wish I had included her in on it all along. The finished product would still have been a surprise, and, many times, surprises are overrated.

PaperPrincess

I would never do a wall hanging unless expressly requested by the recipient.
Actually, since Christmas is coming, now is the time to get real about gifts. Better to spoil the surprise of a gift and ask than spend $$$ and lots of time on something the recipient doesn't want. Remember the gift is for them, not you!

loves_2_quilt

I agree

patchsamkim

Maybe give them a certificate for a wallquilt or a tablerunner that you could make after they are married, let them help with the color selection...that way you would know that they would like it and use it. Just a thought...it is wonderful that you are wanting to make a quilt for them.

TanyaL

Would you buy someone a 4ft oil painting for their house? What would you do if someone gave you a 4ft oil painting? A wall hanging is about the same thing. Art is such a personal preference thing as to style, color and size that I would never give someone a gift like this without their prior approval. What if they don't like it? Will you be hurt if they hang it in the garage or if they put it in a garage sale? This is a risky gift.

Glassquilt

I like the idea of a gift certificate. You'll be able to gently keep them on track & guide them so they don't go over your budget or beyond your comfort zone.

scraphq

I'm a quiltmaker and lover of quilts, but please don't make such a large wall hanging for me. Just an idea about how someone else would feel. It would be so sad to do all that work and not have it appreciated.