Retired Fire Chief

Definitely use, I haven't made or do I intend on making a quilt that I wouldn't consider using, I just need to be careful how I use them, I always have a dog or two on our bed and the other beds in the house tend to be used by the cats. I will probably display the wool applique quilt I am working on because I am having enough trouble keeping dog hair off of it as I am sewing the blocks.

mic-pa

I love my quilts and use all of them. some are hung on the wall others are on our bed and my kids all use theirs . I too, tell people to use them. thats what they are for and when they wear out I make more.

nygal

I have to say BOTH. I do use some of my quilts on a regular basis..but I have a few that I just have set out just to look at such as my Crazy Quilt and my twin size Dear Jane quilt. The ones I just "see" still give me a lot of pleasure even tho they are not used.

citruscountyquilter

I use the ones I make as do my kids. I have some that grandmothers made that I display. Wonder if my grandchildren will feel the same way about my quilts someday...

paoberle

I make quilts to use. I would love to see a well worn quilt. It tells me that that quilt is loved.

lclang

I have special quilts from my mother that I am saving to pass on to my children/grandchildren when I am gone. Some of mine I use and some I save for the same purpose.

callen

All of mine are used except one that I bought many years ago. It was all hand made by the mennonites in very light, pastel colours & with us having 2 dogs that like to get on our bed (especially when we're not there) it wouldn't last long so its displayed on a quilt rack only. It was purchased before I started quilting 4 years ago.

KwiltyKahy

Well said. I am pleased when my grown boys use theirs and seem to really appreciate them.

carolynjo

My kids and grandkids use my quilts. They don't live here long after they are finished.

quiltstringz

I use mine - I an see if a quilt is special (sentimential reasons or because it is a heirloom) not using it but having it on display.