I am very picky about who gets my quilts. I know many on this Board disagree but as someone I knew used to say "Well, that's why they have horse racing !". Everyone has an opinion. Each person I have given a quilt to has loved them and I do try to pick the colors or design that will be perfect for them. I spend a great deal of time, money and thought on my quilts so I want the person who is receiving them to like them. I would be heartbroken to find my quilts used as a dog bed. I will not even give a charity quilt unless it is just as cute as can be. I have seen many ugly quilts in my life but they aren't mine. So, I do not generally surprise anyone with a quilt, I make sure they want one.