Joyce:
I agree with everything you wrote! You said it all beautifully. Shame on your uncle. Poor old duffus probably never knew or realized he broke your heart but my guess is he did it out of ignorance, not malice.
I have always preferred a "homemade" gift to a store bought and I try to give homemade for almost every occasion. Yes, I too have seen my own works of art not very appreciated and I've felt bad. Then when I see a gift I've made that is well loved and well used I feel good and think that one well loved one makes up for the ones that weren't. Thanks for sharing.
Feathers