Since I don't have a longarm I take my quilts to someone & I usually have custom quilting done
which makes it an expensive gift for people that aren't truly appreciative.
(I have $500 invested in a queen ...just material and quilting charge...no labor on my part)
So....so far I've only given to immediately family and one friend (suffered a stroke).
I HAVE donated my time in piecing and cost of some of the fabrics (for sisters) but they pay for the quilting.
(hence the reason DH wants me to SELL some!)