KalamaQuilts your comment about donating unfinished pieces is exactly what I've been doing. Just took 4 tops to my LQS which supports Project Linus and I have at least 6 more targeted as donations. I liked piecing them and the fabrics choosen but have others that I really love (those I will finish) but have decided I don't want to spend money for batting, backing or quilting even though I do my own. I feel better knowing they will be completed and gifted to someone who needs them.
I love the picking of pattern and fabric and seeing the quilt top come together. I even love the quilting process but often the top gets put into a pile with other UFOs and after a while if I look at it with fresh eyes I decide to let it move on.