What would you say?
I recently finished a commissioned quilt for my godchild and her husband. He commissioned it for her - to replace the quilt I gave them as a wedding gift 30 years ago. They got dogs about 5 years ago and since the dogs are allowed everywhere, including on the beds, the quilt bit the dust to the point there is not enough left to make a dog bed. So he had me make the one I finally finished last Christmas (=3 Christmas gifts from him to her).
Because it cost him so much (~$1000), he wanted to hang it like a tapestry in their stairwell. I reminded him it was a gift and once a gift is given... it is hers to do with as she wishes.
It is now on their bed and he is not happy. She loves it. He feels she does not see the value in it and the dogs will wreck it in short order.
Honestly, it does not bother me that it is out for the dogs to destroy nearly as much as it would disturb me to know it is hanging on a wall not being used. I make quilts to be used and used up. They are not show quality but I want them to be loved.
So... if he collars me again, what do I say? What would you say?