You sound like me. I have only been quilting a little over a year and have made and given away 5 quilts to family members I have 4 more sandwiched and ready to quilt for 2 Dec b'days and 2 Nov b'days. Going to start tomorrow on a marathon quilting .

Yes, I too evaluate my relationships on quilt-worthiness. Not sure what the criteria are - they are a bit subjective, however, when a person is ON the list - that's a good thing. Recently, I had a falling out with a person who has been in my life for a long time and the way I realized it, was that she is no longer on the quilt-worthy list. What's worse, she will never be able to get on there.

As for myself, I enjoy the process of quilting whether for me or for others. So having a quilt is not as important - but I do have a cuddle quilt that has been loved almost to death.

I have 2 nieces & 1 nephew getting married next summer & I have been thinking about making them each a quilt...then I thought I really don't know their taste or if it was something they would use & I would want it to be used. So I guess I really am trying to determine if they are quilt worthy! I have also been toying with the idea of making them quilted Christmas tree skirts. I thought that is something they would actually use every year. Still undecided.

Something to think about. I have made baby quilts for people who have asked, because I wanted to. I don't make for anyone out of obligation. I can't imagine anyone I know who would treat a quilt the way you have described. Maybe it has to do with growing up without money and appreciating what we have!!!

After all these years all I have is a wallhanging and a lap quilt! But you know what they say, 'tis better to give than receive! :-D

I have a closet full of quilts I have made because I loved a pattern, created one on my own or just wanted to use the fabrics. Some I hang up on the walls and change with the seasons. At Christmas time I hang them and everybodies bed in my house are covered with one along with the couches. I have made quilts for people too as gifts and for PTA raffles. Once I give a quilt away or sell it, I hope that it is lovingly cared for. I just got to quilt!

The people who ask for a quilt and I think are not quilt worthy I tell them that Wal-Mart has some very beautiful ones for sale that would better fit their need....May sound qurle why just my oppinion ...

That's why I have such a hard time thinking about giving them away!

If you don't think someone is 'worthy' of receiving your gift, whatever it is, why on Earth would you give it to them in the first place? Once you do give something away, it is none of your business what they do with it. The only exceptions are live animals and daughters!

I remember that Seinfeld episode! :lol: You make a very good point. Not everyone is quilt worthy. Most people don't understand the amount of time, energy and effort that is required to make a quilt. I made several baby quilts for an auction and later discovered one being used as a cover for a hamster cage. :( Since then I have only made quilts for immediate family members. I have had people ask me to make them a quilt, but I always decline.