I had no idea what went into making a quilt til I started quilting. All my quilts have gone to my kids (they live with me and know how much work and money I put into the quilts). This Christmas was the first time I gave quilts to anyone who didn't live in my house. My soon to be SIL loved his quilt and thanks me often for it. His family wanted him to store the quilt because they felt a quilt made by hand should be a family heirloom. DD explained I would be offended if he didn't use it. I had to promise I would fix it or replace it if it was damaged in anyway. Silly boy. I made my dad a wall hanging that was a family tree. It's hanging on the most prominent wall in his house and he carries a picture of it to show everyone. It would be the last quilt I made someone if they didn't even thank me. My feelings would be sooooo hurt.