I dunno; I've grown to feel that being unliked by shallow people is a badge of honor.

I don't make a lot of projects for other people, but I've been pretty lucky with most of the ones I've done; my parents and siblings certainly appreciate the time that goes into the projects, and mostly I've had good luck picking stuff that they really like besides. (I have yet to make a successful adult-sized sweater for anyone besides my mom, though....)