Originally Posted by fsmcm

Which begs the question . . . what are they saving it for? A special occasion? Everyday is a special occasion. When I'm dead and gone, no one will want the stuff that is saved and never used, it's the stuff they are familiar with that has meaning, be it a teacup, a scarf, a quilt, whatever.

When I make a quilt for a child, I give it to the child, not the parent, and tell the child that it is to be used and abused. It will mean more to them than hanging on a wall. Besides, if a quilt wears out, then I can make another.