When making a quilt for someone I, too, try to make it in colors that they like and a pattern that fits them. I don't expect anyone to "gush" over it, but I do expect them to appreciate the effort. And no, I would never tell anyone that I didn't like their colors or whatever. Their choices aren't mine, nor should they be. We are all individuals with individual tastes. That's what is so wonderful about quilting. No two quilts will ever be exactly the same.