bearisgray

As far as I can tell - quilts seem to fall into several categories -

The ones tobe oohed and aaahed over - like a hand appliqued masterpiece Baltimore Album quilt - basically "for eyes only" . For the love of your hide, don't get it wrinkled or dirty! Probably to be brought out for display one day a year. Maybe.

Then there are the "good bed quilts" - still to be taken care of gently, but one can sit one them. If one has clean clothes on.

Then there are what I call "couch quilts" - in the living room, to be used, washable, but not quite ready for tents and the backyard yet.

And then there are the - you can do anything you want with this quilt except please don't tear it, burn it, or bleach it. The picnic quilt, the baby drag around quilt, the tent quilt, the in-the car quilt. It is okay if it gets dirty- it is washable. It can even be mended if the tear is fairly small.

This last category has to "earned" by the quilt - it happens - the "loved to smithereens quilt" - it has been used so much that the batting is showing through, the binding is frayed or worn off - the "i know it's worn out, and not really usable any more, but it breaks my heart to discard it" quilt.

What kind of quilts do you prefer to make?"

I tend to the couch quilts - Use it - but I really don't want you to abuse it. It is washable - but please don't use bleach on it.

tallchick

I like to make couch quilts, a oversized twin so that 2 can snuggle under and watch a movie. I’m burned out on bed size quilts so the rest of this year will be snuggle quilts. My skills aren’t show quilt worthy 😁, so the chances that I’ll ever make one are slim to none, but I certainly admire them and the time and effort required to make them. I try hard to make sure the recipients of my efforts are quilt worthy!

nanac

I only make quilts to be used and loved. Once I give them away, it it up to the owner to decide how it will be used.
Many years ago, I made a lovely log cabin quilt for a relative. I was surprised when, after receiving the quilt, relative said , in effect, "Thank you, but quilts aren't really my thing", then promptly donated to her church's auction. I was upset for a while, but then decided that it was her quilt, and she could do as she chose.
Since then, I do not stress over what happens to it after I finish.

Jingle

I am not the show quality type of quilt maker, gorgeous and beautiful, just nothing I make.

I have made beautiful quilts to me anyway. I have given away lots of them. Now I mainly make quilts for our foster kids in the county I live in.

I pay attention to some I have given away so I know whether they like them or not. So I will know whether to make them any more.

Once I give a quilt away I don't worry about it.

SusieQOH

The rare beauties that I have are antique quilts that I have collected over the years. They really are stunning and I love them but don't use them. They are for display only. One is from the 1800's in amazing condition. I'd love to use it but am afraid my cats may ruin it.
The quilts I make are a different story. Since my granddaughter was born I've made her 3 and they are small and sturdy for repeated washings. Mostly though, I make a quilt large enough for snuggling (usually twin or larger). I don't really like lap size quilts.
Right now I'm making her one for when she's older. And I have another one in line for when that one is done lol
My boys appreciate quilts and I have no doubt they will keep the ones I mentioned in the first paragraph.
As for the quilts I make family members- I don't stress about them once they're gifted. But honestly, I haven't had a family
member who didn't appreciate them. I like to make what I know they'll like, i.e. colors, etc.

Doggramma

I make mostly couch quilts. I hope they’re loved and used, but not abused.

Tothill

I make quilts to be used. Put them on the bed, or table, on the back of the sofa or in the backseat of the car. Take them to the beach or on a picnic. Wash and try them until they are faded and the binding is falling off. For me this is the biggest complement, for something I made to be well loved and well used.

AngelaS

Couch quilts and bed quilts.

wesing

I make quilts to be used however the recipient feels is appropriate. I try to make them as precise as possible, but I don’t think any show quilts are in my future. I love to admire the ones all of you make that are, though.

Annaquilts

Good bed quilts, couch quilts and utility quilts. I can tell you the utility quilts are the most loved and covetted at our home.