A similar situation happened to me and I found no enjoyment in making it, but I made it anyway. I was prepared the second time I ran into that situation and gave them the yardage and size of batting and backing and said they could pick out their own colors and batting and bring it to me. They did..........but at least it only cost me time and thread. It's amazing how people don't realize how much it costs till they have to buy the fabric. In the end was much appreciated by the recipient.