I am making a colourful quilt for my 80 year old mother. Last year I made a colourful quilt for the 78 year old mil.
I am a new quilter and make larger lap sized quilts with Minkee backing and no batting. Mum's quilt may have a different back as it is planned as a beach blanket. Mum goes to the beach every day during the summer for a swim and suntan.
I do not presume to know what a family member wants to have on their bed. I know I am particular about my bedding and would not like to feel obligated to put a quilt on my bed because someone made it for me.
I also have cats who share the bed with me and all bedding is washed weekly. I do not think a quilt can take that degree of washing.