First, my sympathies on the loss of your father, I lost my beloved father suddenly this summer as well. I had just completed a lap quilt for him for his birthday, which would of been two days after his death. I didn't know what to do with the quilt. My mom asked for it a few days after his birthday and I gladly gave it to her.
Your quilt is beautiful and I know that it will bring comfort both physically and emotionally to you as time goes on.