Your quilt is beautiful and breathtaking. I'm sure in later years it will be a treasured item for your friend.
We all need to remember that not everyone is as affected by our quilt and quilting as we are. And even if our gift is appreciated it doesn't have the same impact on everyone.
I have only made quilts for my family members. All 4 of my sisters treasure and use their quilts on their beds. Both my brothers have theirs out on their couches and cover up for naps and tv watching. I was so distressed when I visited one of my nieces recently to find hers on the top shelf of her bedroom closet. The others--who knows. The point is that we "LOVE" to make them and give them. Someday when I'm no longer here, I hope even the niece who has hers on the shelf, will remember it was lovingly made and given to her by her favorite aunt!
Roxanne