I know exactly how you feel. I have seen some pretty nice throws or bed-size quilts for so little money. There is one catalog I received that the quilts were around $100 (and we all know how much it costs in time and $ to make them ourselves)and they were gorgeous! At times, though, I do have to remind myself how much I do love quilting and what wonderful therapy it truly is or else I would just scream... plus I am hoping I am making something that may last for a few generations to come. ;)