Sorry to hear that, but i do know what you mean. I made a double bed quilt and showed my sister. "Thats nice" I put it back into the car and it is now sitting on the bed in our spare room. Every day i walk passed and enjoy seeing it. I am glad i did not tell it was for her until i heard her response.
There is really nothing you can do now, but get it completed. Just do not make them anything again.