(((HUGS))) I am so sorry that she hurt your feelings (((HUGS)))
I was thinking the other day how it USED to be that you could sew clothing and other items much cheaper than the same store bought items... I think that same train of thought is embedded into many people's brains.... They probably never go to any fabric store, so they are totally clueless what fabric, batting, patterns and notions cost.
These same people have probably never felt the joy of sitting and making a handmade item for another...the thought, expense and time that goes into it... I love thinking about the recipient during the whole process of making their gift, as I am sure the rest of you do, too :D:D:D
If I would have to send along a list of what it cost to make a quilt for a gift (as well as how much time I spent on it) as proof that it IS a "real" gift to the recipient... that person will never receive one of my quilts.... they will get a $20 clearance comforter :wink: