Heh. I don't tell people I'm making them quilts, so they're not expecting them. When we went to my Granny's yesterday for lunch, I brought the quilt I made her. Granny was giving me all of her mother's fabrics and UFO's to have since she and my mother don't quilt. Granny said to me "Stacie, I hope you don't think I expect you to make me a quilt" because my mom had brought the one I made her to show Granny. I told her of I don't think you EXPECT it...but I already made you one. ;) She was so surprised and happy.
Anyway, long story short, I usually do just leave them on my couch for a couple of days before gifting. The one for Granny is the ONLY one I didn't do that with because I finished it *just* in time for the time I wanted to give it to her.