I think many of us who make "home-made" items have gotten a reaction we did not expect. Good or bad. You did promise them something so follow thru with it. My family does not like home-made items and I have been aware of this for a long time and I don't give them quilts. But since the family reacted in a way you did not expect, don't be upset. Just finish what you started and give it to them. Who knows...maybe once it is all done there could be a more positive reaction. If there is not, then you know someone does not understand all the hard work and planning that goes into making a quilt. But if you finish this one you can say you made good on your promise and that is more important than someone's reaction to something. Not everyone likes the same things we do.