I love giving handmade gifts to my family and friends however, I have learned the hard way to make sure my gifts go to friends, who will appreciate the time and love that went into them. I hope that doesn't sound selfish of me but I made an ocean waves quilt for a friend's birthday that took alot of time not to mention all the piecing that went in to it. While visitng her one day I found the quilt tossed in the corner on the floor with her dog using it as a bed. Lesson learned the hard way. I realize once a gift is given it's theirs to do with as they want but I must tell you i was very upset. I managed not to speak up and make an issue of it, but she is now on my store bought list only.