The pictures really don't look that bad. What I would try is to
take and steam iron it. Maybe some of it will come out and it
will look really nice. Just a suggestion. I think it looks good enough for a present. It has been done with so much love.

Did you iron it again. I think that will help to make it look better. I always iron mine when they come out of the dryer.

I know this sounds crazy but I don't do anything with my batting so that I DO get this affect. I love the the wrinkled look in a quilt, makes it looked like it's cozy and been keeping people warm forever. I agree I think she is going to love it!! If she doesn't you can send it my way, I love it ;)

I LOVE the way freshly washed quilt look!

i dont think it looks as bad as you say , give it to her and explain , im sure she will love it!!
so sorry this happened to you

Doesn't look that bad in the "after" pics. Try ironing it otherwise, take out quilting (ugghh) and replace batting and requilt. A lot of work but may just end up saving your quilt. Good luck.

i feel she will love it no matter what because you took the time to make something for her that is a part of you. and the pictures look good it just looks like it has puffs in it and i like that look dont be so hard on it she will love it

Ditto, then try to block it. If it turns out a bit small still, well it's a lap quilt. Be thankful it didn't run. There's nothing you could do about that. At least that I know of. I can feel your pain. But every quilter has a horror story to tell. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you. Best of luck!

Difficult to help without seeing it - please post a picture. If it is not too badly damaged, perhaps you could re-shape it by dampening and blocking and/or doing some extra quilting that will stabilise it?

I really don't think it looks that bad, in fact I like a quilt that looks quilted and sorta cozy...