I make them mostly for family and do not tell them ahead of time...most of the time. I love doing theme quilts and try to make them one that they have interest in. If I do not do a theme I do one in the colors of there home interior. So far they all seem well recieved. I figure if they do donate them its ok, figured many people donate quilts so if they decide in a few years its not for them someone else can enjoy and I will make them another..but so far that has not happened.