Hi! I got the response that I expected! I made a storybook quilt for my sister's grandson(6mos old) and I had to ask the mother(she's the DIL) if I could show it to the other members of the family. I'm the only quilter in the family though my mother and sister did and do sew some. I did have to ask "permission" to show it off! The baby's mother later said how much she appreciated the quilt but I believe her like I believe the moon's made of cheese!
I made the quilt because I wanted to, knowing that this was the response I would get. It was fun working on it, I learned how to do the flanged binding and did outline free motion quilting around the figures in the blocks. I feel like it was more about learning new techniques than giving a gift.
I have to agree that charity quilting is alot more rewarding. I sew for Threads of Love, making items that can be used by premature infants. I'll make quilts for my grandchildren because my daughter does understand, the rest of the family will get something purchased. What's so funny, its actually cheaper to be buy something than to make a quilt, considering everything involved.
So going to make an effort to make this a Merry Christmas and move on! Maybe 2011 will be better! Chris