OMG, that is terrible! Did you point out the puckers or not notice them until you got it home? I really do feel bad for you especially since this was your first quilt and you made it special. I'm sorry, at this point I would not give a rat's arse about hurting your relatives feelings. I can't advise you what to do, but I might decide to donate it to a homeless shelter. Perhaps you could cut it down, roll the cut edges and make two quilts for them. I think that if I had to look at something that someone had ruined for me it would take all of the joy out of ownership. Shelters and other charitable organizations are grateful for what ever donations they receive.