My sister had a similar reaction to a quilt top she made last year. She was so disgusted by it she couldn't make herself finish it. I assured her that SOMEONE would like it even if she didn't. So she gave it to me to finish, along with the border fabric. I put the borders on and the quilt came out quite nice. I would have chosen different colors, but that quilt is nice; the fabrics are lovely, and it will keep someone warm. And I agree, ugly quilts are less likely to be stolen.