When confronted with a handcrafted item that leaves a bit to be desired, I try to find something positive to say about it.
When I give a quilt as a gift, I hope that I picked the right color and a pattern that will be liked or appreciated. However, I cannot control how the recipient will react, or how that person will treat the quilt. Gifts should be given from the heart. If they come with strings attached, they are not really gifts.