I usually quilt only for those who are really special to me and whom I know will appreciate it. With that said, only once for payment (learning curve you know)...my daughter's best friend wanted an outer space quilt for her 7 year old son. After seeing the fabric she wanted to use, I was really excited to do it. Her friend could only afford $150 and of course I had way more into it by the time all was said & done, but the excitement from the recipient made it all worthwhile! He was beside himself and couldn't hug me enough. He went straight to his bed and made it up and couldn't say enough times "my name is on it"! No hard feelings here at all, but I do have to say it was the most stressful quilt I have made to date. The whole dynamic changes when you know someone is paying you. I so wanted it to be perfect that I didn't enjoy the process nearly as much as I usually do. From now on I will stick to gifts!