I try not to worry too much about how my gift is used by the recipient - I assure them the quilt is meant to be a 'daily driver' not to be put up or away because of fear of ruining it.. I often see my gifted quilts in use at family/friends homes and have seen them in many pictures, too! There are a few that have never been seen since but, again, I try not to worry too much about it. Perhaps some day down the road they will be discovered by someone else who will be amazed by and appreciate my special gifts...