Off the Shelf or From the Heart?

With just a few days left to prepare Christmas gifts, I can't help but wonder: would the gift-receivers rather have my sentimental, well-thought-out homemade gifts; or would they be happier with something off of the shelf of the local retailer? My homemade gift will not save me money. I will fret and worry 'is it good enough'? I enjoy giving gifts, keeping it a surprise, watching them unwrap it. But it never fails, afterward I will wonder: should I have gotten them a sweater instead?