Just my thoughts as I have seen a post similiar to this before...quilts and other home made gifts are not always appreciated by the recepiant as they should be...and it is hurtful when you have put so much time and effort into the project. I try to evaluate whether the person would appreciate a handmade item before gifting it. Perhaps as someone else suggested, he would appreciate something from you, made in his colors and your "style".
"We" have to remember, most other people don't live in a "quilting" world...they don't know the cost of materials, or where the local quilt shop is...just like I don't know how much golf clubs cost or where all the local golf courses are...
When I give something, I now "give" something...fully prepared that I cannot feel hurt if that person lets their dog use it as bedding. In saying that, I would only give something that involved a lot of work to someone who would treasure it.