I began quilting for the sole purpose of giving them to charity. I needed a creative outlet and wanted a way to "give back". Quilting fills both those needs for me. I like to "think" the quilts are appreciated.
I've only made 2 baby quilts that I gifted. One went to a young lady that I call my "other daughter" and she wrote me a beautiful thank you note. The only quilt I'm working on for "family" is a bargello that will be used at our beach condo. My family has been very complimentary of my charity quilts but I don't plan on making them one unless they ask for one. Heck, I haven't even got a quilt for me to display yet. HA. I was planning to make some mug rugs for a few of them but I just haven't gotten to it yet.