Originally Posted by Yellow Bird
It is amusing when family is unappreciative, but if you make something and donate it the recipient is happy!
I have the same experience with my mother-in-law. Her Christmas gifts were received with, "Oh, you do much better work now than 30 years ago." Now wasn't that a backhanded compliment.
Not making anything for her....gift certificates or nothing!
Give her nothing as that's what rude people deserve.