Very well-thought, well-put thread Bicycle Hobo. What's important is "knowing your recipients". Not everyone likes or can appreciate hand made, no matter how talented and gifted the maker is. I have two close friends, both quilters. I usually sew something for both their birthdays and Christmas. I'm running out of ideas and they must be running out of room. As long as there is love and thought behind the gift, that's what is important. Saves a lot of stress and hard feelings.