Originally Posted by kluedesigns

this seems to be a common concern with some people on the forum.

lucky for me i don't ever feel this way because i've seen some really heartbreaking posts here from people just torn up that their loved ones didn't respect the quilt the way they should have. some people are on the verge of tears over this issue.

maybe the key is to make and give a quilt gift that you feel you can truly give without any strings attached or bad feelings if its not cherished the way you expected.

Good for you klue.

if that translate to the construction and time spent working on it then make those changes or if its means buying less expensive fabrics make those changes.

once a quilt leaves my possession i never give it another thought or concern - its their quilt now to do what ever they want with it - it truly makes no difference to me.

i've seen my quilts hanging in places of honor in their new homes and i've seen them as pet blankets and i think both uses are wonderful.