I think what is meant is not that they can't be 'pretty' but that they aren't 'showy'. Beautiful 9 patches or even the disappearing 9 patches are great. But a lone star or a bargello might tempt someone to take it. It is sad, but it is the way it is. This might be a great place for a person to try a bargello. The small errors you make or perhaps an odd color placement would probably bother you but the recipient would be so greatful to receive this handmade item. Another great place to donate is to the police dept and fire dept. Small simple blankets in a carry bag (on the idea of a quillow) can be carried in their trunk and given to a child they take from a crisis situation. When a child is removed from a home or has lost everything in a disaster, being given a blanket to wrap in and keep can make all the difference to them. Sometimes it is the only thing they have other than the clothes on their back.