I just put a lot of hard work and time and physical pain into making a Biscuit Quilt for a baby and I know that the mother's not going to lock it up but I'm ok with that. I guess what would bother me is if I made an heirloom quilt or something that was meant to be treasured and was asked for that purpose and it was purposely treated badly. I went into this latest project knowing that it was for a baby and that it was a lot of work and time so I think that's what makes it easier knowing that it will most likely get stained or ripped. At first, earlier in this post, I thought I would be upset but then I remembered all the love and fun I had with my Gram's quilts growing up and when something would rip or tear, her mother (my Great Gram) would say something like, "It's not worth hurting the child's feelings." I love that and recently had a moment to repeat those words to my girls when one accidently broke a china dish. A child's heart is eternal, something tangible is not. =)