I kept mine, but it was made specifically for me. Over time a few seams split and I had to fix them. When I gave away the first few quilts, I told the recipient that I was still learning, and that repairs were free.
I've never had one returned to me. I recently was at my sister's house and inspected the quilt I gave to her(one of my firsts). I could see that it had been laundered several times, and it looked great!