Originally Posted by DebsShelties
Get every detail in writing
By all means!
Also, set realistic completion dates and numbers. You don't want him expecting you to produce more quilts that you can handle.
And one more thing, be sure you have a say in the pattern and fabric choices. In my experience, it seems that when I let someone else pick the quilt they want made, they will choose one of the most difficult patterns or will choose difficult fabrics, like striped fabric with a curved pattern. Keep the choices within your comfort/experience zone.