Yeap, every now and then I feel like I have to have the quilts I've made for someone just pulled away from me, as I don't want to let go!
The airplane quilt I made for my DGS Hunter was one, and then the argyle one I just did for my DDIL was another... Well ALL of them actually! lol!!!
For me, I think it's a combination of the amount of time I've put into them, and that they turned out so well (in my opinion anyways) I totally impressed myself, and didn't get enough time to really just gaze at them before they left! :)
Wills' Grammy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Warm hugs to you.