Having just started in the 'piecing for other people' profession (a good friend and excellent long armer asked me to help with a project and has been happy enough with my efforts that she has asked me to piece a top for herself) I absolutely agree with everything written here. It is very difficult--but absolutely necessary --to put a price on what I consider the most fun part of making a quilt. And when you get down to the nitty gritty, if you charge this relative a nominal fee, be prepared to charge that same fee to the rest of your relatives too!