I like the gift exchanges and potluck. Parties and meeting people is fun. I got black pepper allergy so I don't eat anything at a potluck but I like contributing. Whatever the rules are with the exchange as long as they are being followed I am fine. I like giving something that people like and my expectations on the receiving side are pretty low. Some of the ideas of making a quality home made item, Best Press, quality fabrics (tone on tone), seem like fun ideas. We have a food bank at church and there are many wonderful causes quilters generously donate to. It is OK to have a party and have fun.