The world is made up of many different kinds of people, some have ideals created by an upbringing that they wanted to "get past", feeling that money can buy class. Your SIL will kick herself one day when she matures, and understands that quilts made with love are priceless. Wait until the child is about 3 or 4 and then ask him what he would like, and give him his own gift for Christmas or a birthday.