Loretta, your gift was thoughtful and generous and I just don't know what "is wrong" with your mother. She should be ashamed.
And, Terri, I would have to say the same for picky daughter.
Ultimately, though, as quilters we have to keep in mind that the joy of quilting is the actual work and giving of the completed gift. We have no control over how it is received. I would NEVER make anything else for picky daughter.
(it's also making me very nervous about the quilt I'm planning for my own picky daughter...... :hunf: )