I had a similar experience. Traveled 13 hrs straight w my DIL for her cousin's dtr's baby shower. I didn't know the people, but made a pretty pink embroidered quilt backed in Minkee. She barely opened it. My DIL said "Isn't it pretty....Joyce made it herself. The mommy-to-be said," Oh really, Well, we'll use it somewhere." (as if homemade made it less valuable)