When I give a quilt away, I always tell the recipient that it is a functional quilt. I don't expect to see it folded up on a closet shelf being 'saved'. I tell them to take it to the lake and on picnics, cuddle on the couch with it, lay on the floor with it, just enjoy it - it's washable. And, since I am an animal person, I let my dogs near my quilts. I have made several quilts especially for my dogs.
I would be disappointed if I saw someone using it to change the oil in their car, though.