I have a friend who made a quilt for which she purchased a pattern & quilt shop fabrics & threads. She was offered $500 and was so excited. The she realized she now had to pay a LA to quilt it & buy batting..... Lady then wanted to order another quilt to her own specs for $500. When friend added it all up she cleared a few bucks, but nothing really much for her time and utilities.
My SIL says I should sell my work. I took it as a compliment though that would take the fun out of it. I mostly sew for self, gifts & charity.