I have been involved in numerous activities; civic, school, church etc. for years between kids and personal activities. Here's something to think about-if you are donating to a not-for-profit agency, church, school, etc., who is a 501c they will write you a donation receipt for the value you assign to the item(s) whether it be quilts, cakes or whatever. You can then use the full value as a tax deduction. Let's say you were going to just give them $50.00 which is what you would have spent on the material. You get a receipt for $50.00. Or, you make the quilt, value it at $250.00 and get a receipt for the $250.00. If they don't sell the quilt for $250.00 you still get the full benefit of the donation. I have seen small items bring huge bucks at auctions and I have seen wonderful items bring next to nothing. A lot of it has to do with how the event is promoted and who is promoting it. If your not sure your donation will garner the desired results, talk to the promoter/committee member first. If you don't feel they are taking the term "fund raiser" seriously and are committed to bringing in the most money possible then make a small donation and save your handmade quilt for an event where it will be appreciated and get top dollar.