I am sorry (((hugs))) to hear about the quilt. here is another way to look ,I know its hard, at it. Would you put a quilt or blanket on your bed with holes on it? probably not, I wouldnt want to. The fact that they did shows the love they have for it. They could have hid it in the closet. If the askes for it to be repaired do it gladly remembering they still love and use it.
My two cents.