Maybe because we give so many quilts away to charity, people think they are easy and inexpensive to make ?
For those of you who are making these gorgeous quilts, putting in your heart and soul, maybe a series of photos, documenting the many steps it takes, with dates on the photos, would help others to understand the time and work you have put into making "their" quilt ?
My SIL admires Hawaiian Quilts. I sent her a few web sites to look at prices and sizes. She emailed back "That's why I have to "dream" because I can't afford The Real Thing." She understands the work that goes into actually making those quilts.