The joy of quilting has to be in the process of choosing the fabric, designing the quilt and actually making it.....
Unfortunately, not everyone knows how much love not to mention time goes into a quilt....
You are not the only one to have their special gifts not appreciated....My SIL washed my grandson's quilt in BLEACH. It was my first quilt and I was absolutely crushed when I saw it and recognized his lack of regard for this special quilt. Needless to say, it made me sad :cry: