Most people think they are easily replaceable, like the ones you buy in the stores. They don't realize they are works of art. I offered to make my very good friend one out of love and he said, "I don't care for them". It made me realize everybody doesn't think they are so valuable. I give baby quilts freely because babies "love" their blankies but the big people quilts I keep for me and my children/ grandchildren, who KNOW how hard mom works on them. I would make one for the folks overseas and have made several for no kill animal shelters though. Even if it gets all torn up I will know it was loved. I guess it depends on the situation, but I definitely won't offer another to someone I think won't appreciate it.