Isn't this amazing how everyone has a story of an unappreciated quilt!!
Here are a few of mine - made one for MIL's 50th anniv., she gave it to her daughter a few years later. Fortunately SIL LOVES quilts and cherishes them. FIL used to call them "rugs" as in, Are you still making the rugs? -- but he was a dear.
OK, fast forward 25 years - made a DWR quilt for stepson and DIL for wedding. Sent to house after wedding, had to call to make sure they got it.
Almost a YEAR later, here comes a preprinted "thank you" note, not even signed, no mention of the quilt, just a "thank you for the gift" sentiment. I believe the word "token" was used. Kind of like the queen acknowledging a present from a peasant.
Been to their house since, no sign of quilt.
FOrtunately other kids have been more appreciative of theirs, at least we got real thank you notes.