I have given many things to my quilter friends, more along the line of things I know they would either not make for themselves or just really fun crafty holiday things... And yes I did give a personal quilt to my best friend, it was a difficult pattern, that I struggled with, and was very proud of the out come...so I sent it to her and said when you see this "Think of me"....I think of that often. Giving a quilt to anyone is a very deep personal gesture, I am currently working on a "BUCKET LIST" to make a personal quilt for every member of my family before I die. Finished 4 this year, a complete family done....now have to move on. We put so much of our selves into a quilt, I personally can not think of a better gift. I always do a very personal label on the quilt.....