That makes me sad that you feel your quilt you made for your grandson will be discarded. I am blessed to have a daughter who treasurers the hand made personal blankets, quilts, Christmas stockings, etc. that have been made by me and other family members fodr her children. The ones the kids won't turn loose of she leaves out, but when they start getting tattered she packs them away so they can have them when they are adults. Maybe you could suggest that when the blanket is outgrown or no longer being loved you can have it back. Then you can pack it away for the future. There will come a time when your family will long for a item that you made, even if they don't realize it now.
Originally Posted by delusional
I just finished my first quilt. Did I ever learn a lesson on cost of material, time, effort and love. I made it for my 9 year grandson for his birthday. I am so sorry in one way because it will never be appreciated & discared at some point. I only hope someone gets it that loves it. I also make cakes for birthday's. I just made my last. People don't understand. So raffle or donate it is!! I feel with you as you see you are not alone. Love to fellow quilter.