I think he just saved you a ton of work that might not be appreciated as much as your mother did hers. Maybe he likes his fleece blanket he uses or never uses one for napping in his chair or couch. If he took the time to write you it meant he got worried you might actually do this. Listen to him and you wont have hurt feelings. Slippers are cheaper than a quilt anyways. I however would love a lap quilt so feel free to expend your energy on me! My daughter just learned how to make pot holders. I will be pretty old before she is making be blankets!