A few years ago I had some trouble with my car. My husband's Uncle is quite the mechanic and he agreed to look at it. Unfortunately, the car was unrepairable. It meant a lot to me that he took time out of his busy schedule to look at it. I decided to make him a Harley Davidson quilt for Christmas. I was literally late to Christmas dinner because I was still sewing the binding on.
He was sincerely touched that I made it for him. He LOVED it.
As long as I live I doubt I'll ever be more satisfied with a home for my quilt. I'm told he shows it off to anyone he has over and he bought a top of the line front load washer just so he could wash it safely.
One unexpected reaction like that will make up for any cavalier ones I ever get.