I know how hurt I was when I saw that the wall hanging I had crafted out of vintage lace, fabric and buttons was being disgarded by the recipient. However, when her son took it for his own, that make me happier - especially to see it displayed in his new home.
It is interesting to see that the quilts I do for Project Linus and for donations to Hands of Hope and the local Cancer center are given without reservations, however those I make for family members are closely watched. It is VERY hard to let go of something that is a gift of love to someone close. I understand the "letting go" theory, but it is still.....HARD.