Each of the responses touched a nerve in me. I never give a second gift of ANY kind to anyone who hasn't acknowledged the first gift; this is not something I should brag about, but I don't need the aggravation I feel when people are unappreciative. I also give quilts only to charity or to persons that I am sure will love them and appreciate them. It's not important whether they are aware of my time, effort and money spent as long as they love the quilt(s). And yes, depending on the quilt size and complexity and quilting method, you CAN make many items of clothing in less time and with less trouble.