I don't know what to suggest that you do with is gifted top but it reminds me of an afghan that a friend crocheted for me once. When she gave it to me it smelled a bit funny so I washed it. Well, it happens that she apparently did not tie off her ends of yarn well & it came apart in tons of places. I took it to a lady in town who had a knitting/crochet shop (she taught lessons) and she agreed to repair it for me (charged me $25 for the repairs). When I got it back she suggested that I not wash it again as it still might come apart. So, what good is it to me if it can't be washed? I think if I had that top of yours I would not put any time in it since you don't like it to begin with. Maybe you could donate it to a quilt guild or organization who quilts for charity.