Faykilgore said it all. Sure you can buy a blanket, a quilt, a lap throw, a crib blanket or a wall hanging; but none of them would have a little piece of you in them. I sew because it makes me happy. I make things for my friends and family because I love them and I'm giving them a part of me each time. My sister doesn't understand why I spend so much time on creating a quilt, but she respects my choice and loves the things I make for her. My DH is completely supportive, but he doesn't understand why I get so excited when I see a pattern that delights me for to him a quilt is a quilt is a quilt. He will never understand "stash", but he is the most wonderful color consultant I could ever want. So keep on sewing and creating, some day your friends and family might get it.