Thank you all for your positive comments; I did feel sort of like something left me; it took me almost 2 yrs to make. The part that I enjoyed the most was hand appliqueing the pots; it just really gave me a sense of accomplishment. Yes, I think they truly loved it and my one disappointment was not having the time to take it to the various Willamette Valley shops here where I purchased materials, these shop owners were all so encouraging also. Again many thanks for your gracious comments. Lucy