I know about those people who don't appreciate the work too but it seems you son does love his quilt. I too would be ashamed to tell someone their gift was ruined or broken. I recently made 3 small quilts 2 that we will take camping. They are meant to be drug in the dirt, and loved. I showed them to a friend and she her sister in law said, Man I wouldn't let kids use those. She would freak out if she knew what I do about how my grandkids will love their quilts. And what the heck would i do with a Sponge Bob quilt hidden in a closet? Wanna bet Sponge Bob will get a bath on day 2 of camping? LOL