We've all received gifts of all kinds that just weren't our thing but I take them with a smile and some kind words and am surprised that many times I've found a use for them.
I would never make a large quilt for someone with first thinking about their colors, style of decorating, etc. as it's too time consuming as well expensive. Some people just don't think a gift is worthwhile unless they know how much it cost and with quilts you can never really tell - was all the fabric purchased at a LQS or was it made from scraps?
Had a SIL like that but I gifted her DD handmade items when she was young, Raggady Ann doll, little crocheted purse, etc. Guess what? This neice grew up to be a speciality handcraft artist with her own studio! Niece has told me many times how she remembers or still has some of the gifts I had made her when she was little.
Last edited by May in Jersey; 12-30-2011 at 05:01 AM.