I wonder, as popular as quilting is nowadays, if we are going to find quilts going the way of afghans. As popular as knit and crochet used to be, those afghans now don't command prices equal to the cost of the yarn, not to mention the time and talent to create them. Not everyone realizes the cost of making a quilt and therefore don't value it for that --it's only another blanket of sorts that can be purchased for much less at the local box store. I gift quilts only to those who will treasure them for the fact that they were made by me (mom, grandma, special friend). I even wonder sometimes about donations to charities as those recipients, too, may not realize the time and care put into the gift they are receiving. Is it "another blanket"? It does fill a need that we have though--gives an outlet for practice pieces or uses up excess stash and we hope they do enjoy the donation.