I have also sent quilts to military overseas. It is a 'hug from home'. But, please add a note that you hope they enjoy the quilt but you understand their living conditions and not to stress about the care. You can also suggest that while you would love for them to take it home with them, if they desire they can leave it for the next person - this eliminates any worries they may have. Occasionally I will do a themed quilt (fishing, hunting, beach party), but I have received the best response from the scrappy quilts. I enclose a postcard rather than label the quilt and I have received comments that it reminded them of their childhood and grandma's house - makes my heart burst to know I have given them a moment of smiles in their days far from home.