I LOVE it when someone gives me a hand made gift. I make nearly all the gifts I give and they seem to be appreciated. I do not get many hand made gifts but when I do, it thrills my heart. I can understand that those of us that are creative may run into folks thinking, "why make them something whey they can make it themselves", but making it ourselves certainly does not mean the same things as receiving it from someone else. I have never received a quilt, but have given them. I have received crocheted items, paintings, and crafted items in other mediums.
How nice that you and your mom are exchanging hand made gifts. Keep it going.