A few years back, I made a graduation quilt for my niece who fell in love with a raffle quilt that my guild was selling raffle tickets for. I made her the same quilt. When I gifted it to her (and she loved it), my other niece was very disappointed that she did not get one for her graduation gift. Now, I never in a million years would have thought this niece would appreciate a quilt. So, I made her one, too, and announced that I would make a quilt for any family member that wanted one. I now have a list of family quilts that have been requested. I am gradually completing them and know that they will be appreciated.
I make and gift quilts for every new great niece or nephew. I do enjoy the process more, knowing who will be the recipient. I try to tailor to their tastes. This works for me.
I also squeeze in some charity quilts. I tell me family to hope for a snowy winter as I get more quilts finished. I just love to sit and sew looking out the window at the snow.