I TRY to use what I know of family/friends to decide if I want to make a quilt for them. Sometimes the fabric tells me who the quilt should be for. I've made so many for my BFF (of 60 years) that I am now questioning whether to make any more for her. I decided to make "Women of the Bible" for her; she is religious and has always been a supporter of women's issues. I questioned myself if she needed/wanted another quilt. I decided to make it and when I give it to her for Christmas, I'll tell her my feelings will not be hurt if she wants to donate it to her church or raffle it off as a fundraiser for her church. It was made because I love her and wanted to acknowledge her beliefs.
When I give baby quilts, I always tell Mom it was made to be used, to cover baby, as a floor mat or wallhanging or a toddler drag around quilt. It is not to be a 'good' quilt. It is meant to be used and worn out. I am thrilled to have it become a favorite "blankie".