I was at an Amish quilt auction in 2003 and most of the quilts started at $500 and they were double bed size but with simple quilting. The longer I stayed the more the quilts were priced and one went for$1500 and that was 7 years ago. I agree with the rest of the replies that you are giving away the quilt. She is a friend but she broached the idea. I also agree that I would take her fabric shopping and ask for a deposit. :XD: