I inform future client that first T-shirts quilts are great and wonderful memory keeper. Then, to avoid sticker shock I tell them $25 per shirt and it takes at least 8 shirts to make a good lap quilt. This is a great sales helper they do the math and in their head $25 is not bad, even though the total will still be $200 and up. Its easier pill to swallow than saying $200 and up. Good luck with your quilt and please post pictures when you are done :-)