Good for you to hand quilt. I love hand quilting. It isn't the fastest way to do things, but the process itself tends to slow me down from my hectic day to day pace. I love the rhythmic flow of making the stitches, and feel a real connection to the quilt I'm doing. As far as doing it for someone else. WOW! I will never live long enough to get all the ones for family that I want to complete, so admire anyone who can take on a project like that.
Good luck to you.