How wonderful to be married to a man that's not afraid to express his feelings. I made a quilt for my husband several years ago and he said, "Thanks, that's nice." When I said, "Don't you like it?" He said, "Yeah, it's all right."
He has, however, slept under every night since so I think he likes it more than he'll admit to.
You make sure you treasure that sentimental honey you have, he sounds like he's worth it.