Your answer was perfect. I dont think I would have been so tolerant. Quilts are meant to use. I hate to see quilts at the goodwill that have been tossed away. We have moved many times and the oldest of the quilts make great padding for furniture. My grandkids all use their quilts every day..even the 17 year old. The 15 year old quilt has been redone3 times. The last time was this year and I told him that it was for display only now...you could see thru the top it was so thin. He said fine, when could he have a new one??? I have twin bed size top that I never finished so I have dragged it out to complete for his christmas gift. It is the greatest compliment you can have is that they use your gift.