I feel the same way. Also on the subject of gift receivers. Do others like giving to ones that really are excited to receive a gift. My sister just is the best gift receiver, she gets so excited sometimes even crys when it is a quilted object. It makes you feel that you have done something to really make someone joyful.
Others I have heard from that gave baby quilts at a shower just open and say oh thats nice and pass along to others to look at. My friend had her feelings hurt when this happened to her with a very lovely hand made quilt.

I always enjoy watching the recipient of one of my quilts open the gift too. Like you say, it is not the thanks so much as the look on their face(s).

No you are not. My family know that when I give them something I want to see them open it