I agree with all the comments. No, people don't appreciate the work, time and money that goes into them. When I was a teenager, my GF's wife gave me a quilt that she had hand made. Of course, I thanked her and even did send the written thank you note..but I didn't appreciate it. I folded it up neatly and put it in the top of my closet. With her encouragement, I started to learn to quilt in 06 and that quilt finally came out of the closet and is loved for how beautiful it is. I personally have only given 2 baby quilts (which were loved..I know because now the Mom's sister wants to buy one from me) and quilts to Linus...I know those are appreciated and don't expect a thanks.