I very much agree with you that even though a gift might not be well-received, the risk of giving is still worth it. I think I would like to quote you in response to Iona's post -it was she that said she had stopped giving gifts because they were not appreciated; I think when one gives from the heart, one has done all that can be done; the quilt takes on a life of its own, and the quilter moves on to another. There is simple joy in the giving, and who is to say that at a later date, sometimes much later, the recipient views the gift in a whole new light? Yes, I definitely agree with you. Thank you for your insight.