I gave my Dad his new quilt and he was Thrilled. Thankfully it was the perfect fit. I did not bring the old quilt, and mentioned that I would like to recycle it to the animal shelter. He was very fine with that. I know that his generation does not like to waste or throw out items. So glad I was able to make him a new one and that he was not afraid to tell me that he was in need of a repair/new one. I did mention not to use fabric softer on it. He mentioned that the quilt was very old...not really as I made it 9 years ago. I have never had one that I know of wear down like that one.