I believe we all put our hearts + a lot of time, $$$ and energy into our quilts.
In an ideal world they would be put and used in a place or honor. We don't live in an ideal world.
Right now, I have three quilts that my Mother (now deceased) made. They are each hand quilted. Can't begin to imagine how long it took her to create these beauties. However, there is no way and not enough places for me to display all of them. So, I rotate using them on the bed in the guest bedroom. Figure this is the best way I can honor her.
My Mother's theory was at least someone is enjoying _________ . (fill in the blank)
If I made a quilt especially for someone only to learn it wasn't used, appreciated or given away. I'd be sad.
However, I would have also learned a lesson. Wouldn't go down that road again.