I don't think you are being offensive at all. I love making pillows b/c they are fun and sometimes easy. I like the different fads that people get into just b/c it's fun. I might make a purse for myself but w/o bows. My sister would probably not like a handmade purse at all. My Mom would love one but it would have to be small.
Sometimes I think you need a small project just so get something done quickly and feel the satisfaction too.
I'm a quilt and pillow freak so I get both the instant gratification and the slow but longer term one :)