Just after I started quilting, my sister showed a real interest in ones I had made for my kids.
As I only make for those that are genuinely interested, I made her a 'basket' quilt, tied, and in country colours as she had just bought an old farmhouse. She said it was very nice and I never saw it again??? This was about 9 years ago.
She has just bought herself a brand new car and we met up for me to see it.....and there on the back seat, faded and washed to within an inch was the very same quilt. My heart just flipped...just goes to show you never know.
PS just so mum didn't feel left out (she doesn't really like stuff 'like that') I made her one using a 'cheater panel', not so much work but kept the peace.