I realize that my presentation is lacking but ---I have knitted many HUGE afghans (we are a tall family), and have always placed the afghans in a black garbage bag....usually given at Christmas time. Once the knitting needles were still attached and they had to give it back to let me finish it.
The anticipation of who gets the garbage bag (with a twist tie and a bow) kills the family members until someone gets to open it. (Usually the VERY LAST gift to be given.
I do love the idea of a gorgeous presentation, however.
I may have to start making things look better but after 2 years of hand quilting ...they had better like what they are getting.LOL!