Your quilts and ornaments are beautiful and it is apparent a lot of time and love went into them.
I have had similiar experience and have changed my attitude.
Yes, it would be nice to get a written thank you and/or a telephone call but I've decided my "joy" is making the quilt and if I get a thank you it's just frosting on an already wonderful cake.
People who are not quilters have no idea how much time go into our gifts.
"WE" all appreciate your quilts regardless.