That is a good idea...a trial gift! LOL Last Xmas I made aprons for my step-mom, SIL and 2 nieces. One of the nieces looked at it, said thanks and crumpled it up putting it back in the box. It is typical of her...she has been this was since she was a little girls...I was not surprised. Her sis, on the other hand, thanked me profusely and has mentioned to me several times how much she enjoys wearing it. Quilted gifts are not everyone's idea of something they want to have decorating their homes. I would be very cautious about gifting people with quilts. This year, all the females in the family are getting Bow-tucks bags!