Like most quilters I've received mixed reactions to my quilt gifts.
Worst was next door neighbors to the small quilts I made her new born daughter and 3 year old son, "Oh" was all she said before she closed the box. Best would be my dearest friend who keeps the quilt I made her called Mother's Love on display, and in use, in her living room, I appliqued all her grandkid's handprints on the back.
All my grandchildren have recieved at least one quilt from me, a baby or young child one and high school graduation calls for a lap quilt to take to college with them. 3 oldest DGDs are married or have their own places so bedsized scappy quilts are in the making for them with no completion date in sight right now.
Oh, one of my DIL always turned me down when I asked her if she would like a couch or bed quilt. Well, a few months ago she surprised me with a request for a bed quilt. She's looking at patterns right now and will pay for the fabrics. I love to quilt and make lots of gifts to give away to veterans and other groups but do hope to receive positive reactions from family and friends. May in Jersey