I made my 7year old grandson a guilt that had trucks and cars on it (he's nuts about cars). He has it on his bed and he loves it. While I was making his father's quilt I said that I hoped that his father would like it my GS sure he would. When I asked him how he knew that his dad would like it he said, "Because you are an awsome quilt maker." (I am not but someday I will be) I really just started quilting so that meant a lot to me. His sister who is 9 said she can't wait for her quilt. Sometimes people don't quite know what to say when they receive something out of the norm. I am sure that your relatives will look at the quilts someday and remember you fondly. :) :D :D