That is a tough one, because what they value and what you value may be different. I know my son & family don't give a hoot about my quilts, but because I have made all my grandchildren quilts...theirs will/have too. I just gave the 10yr old his applique doggy quilt and he just looked at it and said...oh good a new blanket...I drooled on my other one. The other one was a fleece square. I just shrugged my shoulders. Once it is given...it is theirs to do with what they want. I have to admit I wanted to hear about how wonderful I was for going to all that work just for him.