I make a quilt every year to support the nonprofit that runs our local dog beach. The quilts are always dog themed and are part of a silent auction. They have always made a lot of money. Last year's quilt vwas purchased by a grandma who outbid everyone because her granddaughter wanted the quilt. Several times when I have donated a quilt for a fundraiser I should have written a check. One quilt was in a silent auction and sat in a far corner folded up so no one saw it. One of the people assisting in the auction got it for pennies. Another fundraiser put my quilt in a silent auction and it did not show well in a dark crowded room. I bought it back and gave it to a friend. The third was given to an organization which will remain nameless. The organization was so disorganized it could not keep track of the quilt or my information and it took me months to get a tax receipt. I only make a quilt for the dog beach now.