Luckily here most here are used and liked as far as I know or were kind enough not to say anything, or me find them in strange places, and plenty seem to ask for them, the list seems endless, just have a few for me.
Do as you like, your work and creativity that goes into it, so your choice what happens to them.
I might be tempted to mention to family the enjoyment this gives you to do hand crafted goodies, and ask why it's a bad thing, in their eyes, I'd be tempted to ask for reciept for placemats so can go get fabric to make some, or would that be to onrey:)