Sad to say some people just don't appreciate the love and work that goes into what we have made especially for them. Items with them in mind. I know how you feel...it is disappointing. I made aprons for everyone and only a couple expressed what I felt was real gratitude for the item. Purses have been on my list but I have decided I'll just make those for me since I showed a couple of the purses to the kids over Christmas and the response was lukewarm at best. They told me they really really like the quilts and they do appreciate those so I guess I'll stick to the tried and true...quilts it is. Guess I'll have to get started soon to get them done for next year. :-D