I am flabbergasted by some of the reactions to receiving quilts that I have seen on here. I have only encountered ONE such reaction in my circle of family and friends. My older sister was taking her final vows as a Benedictine nun about 2 years ago. I asked her if she'd like me to make her a quilt and she was like "no that's ok" which floored me. My younger sister called her and I don't know what the conversation was, but Older sister called back and said she would love to have something I made. Everyone else in the family has been thrilled with the quilts I have made for them---even the 18 yr old who got one as a graduation present this last May. I made it for his dorm in college and backed it in flannel since he would be in Northern Texas. His thank you note said "It will keep my frail little body warm in the dead of winter" I laughed and laughed (He is just a skinny little TX boy!) He took it away to his room and I thought he didn't like it, but as it turned out, he made everyone go to his room to see it!
This past weekend, I gave my friends' 5 children (ages 2-8) each 2 pillowcases and the girls got a purse and the one boy got a colored pencil case that rolls up, all of which I made and they were delighted. By their reaction, you'da thought I gave them an Xbox!
I am grateful to have family and friends that appreciate this talent God gave me!