Guess that's why I give a LOT of thought about what I give someone, especially something handmade. Usually you can tell who appreciates that type of work...in my family they are very complimentary of my "projects" and I try to get a feel for what styles, colors, etc. they like. I listen all year and when I hear them mention something they like or want, I write it in the back of my day timer so I'll remember come Oct/Nov when I start thinking about gifts. For me, it doesn't have to be expensive or grand; just a gift that I think they will be thrilled to receive. Rarely do I give everyone the same gift...but this year I did. I had letters written by my MIL from 1915 to 1919 while she was in college to her mother and her to-be husband. I reprinted all the letters and had them bound into books and gave to my 3 daughters and 3 granddaughters. They went crazy over them as they saw it as part of their family history.