I only read the first page and last page of this thread, so I apologize if I am repeating what has already been said. I too have experienced this lack of response, and I imagine all that has been said is why...lots of reasons. But that is why we come here, is it not? Here we have support for our work/art/creativity. We understand and we support each other unlike any other place or persons in the world. Show us your quilt and let us praise you and love what you have done. Then what the recipient thinks is their problem.