Keep in mind that some of those "plastic storage containers" will put off an odor if left in there very long. I would not try to store them somewhere that has a huge temperature variant (garage/attic). I would agree with ghostrider if I was going to use bins, I would first wrap them in a white sheet. I would also throw in an odor absorber and a dessicant to remove any moisture that might get in. However, I would not gift a quilt with a plastic container. I'd be afraid they might just keep it stored and I'd rather the quilts were used. I usually gift a quilt in a custom made matching pillow case except that I add four button holes in order to put drawstrings through it which I also made out of matching fabric.