All kids like it when someone makes something specifically for them, but when you make something for a step child, it makes them feel welcomed. No stepchild I have ever met really felt welcomed by the step parents family. So when you give it to him do it with a smile and never let him know what a pain it was to do. Let him know you definitely did it because you loved him. We do know how kids are. And his smile will make all that worth while. My DH treats both my sons with a lot of respect. My oldest sons step mother treats him like a piece of trash. Thank goodness my youngest son doesn't have to go through that. Give him the quilt with a lot of love.