So glad that you were there in time to "rescue" this wonderful quilt !!!
I've had a couple of similar experiences myself ... One was years ago when a selfish aunt in the family had decided to just throw all my grandmother's quilts and handmade linens in a YARD sale she decided to have after my grandmother had to move to a nursing home !! She hadn't bothered to even ASK the rest of the family what we would like to have - FIRST - she just wanted to sell it all off ASAP !!! No sentimental concern or appreciation whatsover. Fortunately, another aunt grabbed up the quilts and linens and gave them to the other siblings and to all the granddaughters in the family. I'm so glad she did !!
A couple of years ago, I happened by to see a friend who was having a garage sale and ... sitting there for sale was the beautiful baby quilt I'd made for her daughter !!!
I was shocked and hurt to see it for sale, but I picked it up and asked her why - it was still in good condition. She said it "didn't match the room anymore since we redecorated ..."
So I said calmly, if she wanted to get rid of it, I'd take it !! I gave her the $5 price she had marked on it and left. She never apologized later or even seemed to understand why I was upset. Her next baby did NOT get a quilt from me !!
Since that day, I only make very simple, quick quilts for those who may not appreciate all the hard work we do !!