I think it is so sad to hear that so many on this board experience so much negitivity. For my part I have only had positive comments.
My second quilt was a celebration of bad workmanship as I didnt know what I was doing and made it up .. The friend who received it was awed and impressed. I often have something I am hand quilting at my offfice to fill time if a client cancels. people often stop by to look aand the comments they make are always admiring and at t mes hopeful that if there isnt a recipient they can get it for themselves. My gifts are always displayed with pride those receiving them often dont do any handwork but have the appreciation for it.