I think I would, she is reaching out. She may not appear to appreciate it at the moment, but I bet she keeps tabs on it!

well one issue is that she lives on the other side of the country! We saw her about 2-3 years ago and before that she was a baby. She calls me and her G'ma (my mil) frequently. we're not either one of us sure that we hear the whole truth from her though.....her dad says nothing to anyone. I think I will ask her what her fav colors are and go from there. Maybe a simple 9p that will go together quickly. Now someone wanna come clean my sewing area and plant my garden for me? I must need my head examined for taking on something else with so much already going on!

I think you should. Give her the gift selflessly. Expect nothing in return.
If she is in a group home, whatever happens in her life NOW will affect who she is FOREVER. Really. I have spent a lot of time with kids like her.

She is reaching out to you, so reach back. She is looking for a connection.

If you don't want to make her an entire quilt, make her a pillow.

I would make her one. It will be the moment of Opening the Package that will count. She will feel your love. If she were to keep it or not just doesn't matter. It's that moment of love that soothes.

Rather than a pieced quilt, how about more of a blanket? Sandwich two pieces of fabric and batting with a simple grid quilting and a "made with love" label. Don't think about the eventual fate of the quilt. Just focus on the moment where she knows she is loved.

It sounds like making her a quilt will help you. I think YOU NEED to make her a quilt. If she appreciates it, that's a bonus. If she doesn't, well, you half way expected that she wouldn't anyway. Don't be disappointed.
I would suggest that you make her something more than a lap quilt, though. With her being tall, a lap quilt will look dwarfed.
My BFF was tall as a child and still is. As we were growing up, she hardly ever had anything that was the right size.
Just my opinion..............

Heres what I do. First, I make them a pillow case or a pair, themed with something they like, cars, motorcyles, camping, etc. Then, depending on their reaction, it helps me decide if they are "quilt worthy". My quilt test only applies to adults. However, I made a quilt for a friend, thinking it would be used in a hunting camper and when I gave it to her, she took it home to use, said it was too nice for the camper. Guess you never know, follow what your heart tells you.

yes, i'd still make one. it's from the heart and that is what she needs right now. you will know you did the right thing and who knows? it just might make "the difference" in her life. good luck to you and her.

If you're hesitant to make a quilt maybe make a pillowcase like the million pillowcase challenge.

Has she shown any interest in your quilt making, & quilts, so far? Has she admired your work? And like another said, what do you want to do? If not making a quilt, maybe there is something else you could give her that she would appreciate right now. Maybe just having you to talk to right now, is enough for her. Hard to tell, go with what feels right to you, & if you do a quilt for her right now, still to something simple & fairly quick, that will help you out too... Good luck!

Yes I would , she may feel like she's drowning and that could be just the life preserver she needs. Since she has been cut off from family , she must think alot of you to have come to you for support. Just keep it simple , maybe a panel with blocks added around the sides, maybe a scrappy strip quilt, maybe a theme of "New Beginings".Just knowing that someone cares and has your back can mean so much. Also let her know that it took x amount of time and mention something like "wouldn't it be neat if you could pass it on one of these days"it would help her to look at the future. :-D Good luck and I will pray for her.