So incredibly sorry that the family gave you such rude and unappreciative reactions.
That happened in our family, too. So no more quilts for the adults. I have made a few for the newborns because I love making quilts and just want them to have them {{love}}.
I can only hazard a guess that people who do not craft/sew/quilt are clueless about the thought, time and effort that is put into these gifts. Not to mention your heart felt love and spirit.
What kind of purse(s) do you like to make? Do you have one/two now-so that you could post a picture?
Happy New Year to you.