This is just a thought, but you could decide to make one for a charity, knowing full well that you are going to give it away. Keep it simple but practice all your moves on that particular one. Because it is going to be gifted out and you know that these kinds of quilts are always appreciated what ever, you may not get so worked up about it. It was just a thought, best of luck anyway, I am a hand quilter mostly so I can't say I know quite how you feel.
Gal