Do I have to give this away?

I spend so much time with any quilt project, I often hate finishing... especially when it is intended to leave so soon. I "HAD" to see how this piece looked on my glass dining table at my studio. I wouldn't mind having this for myself. It goes to my secret pal Friendship group friend next Friday. Waaaa! " What if she has my name as a secret pal and wants to keep what she made??? " Not much chance.... I must just let it go.... I have another piece of similar exquisite over dyed cotton upholstery fabric. Maybe I should do something just for ME