I don't make quilted items for gifts. I only make what I like so I'm never disappointed. I give my DDs and my DGD my projects if they ask for them. The rest of the family can learn to make their own. I've offered to teach them if they hint they would like a quilt or project. It took me a long time to say I don't want to when asked to 'make me a quilt' and now I love to use that phrase whenever I can!