Originally Posted by chamby
Originally Posted by cosyquilter
I remember a story about a pioneer child who got a pretty pair of red shoes, for christmas, I think. put in the trunk for best. went barefoot for school. often snuck a longing peek at the shoes. finally an occassion good enough, but the shoes were too small. I cried hard at that story and use my good china often. Quilts are to use and admire. Most will wash, and can be mended or patched. USE THEM
I whole heartedly agree. I have a friend who stated that she would make a quilt for her bed but her husband would want to lie on it and mess it up. I told her that is why we make them. When I was growing up my mom made quilts to be used on our beds not for show. We never made quilts that were to be just looked at from time to time. These were a necessity for our beds in order to stay warm.
You people will really think I'm weird when I say this, but here goes. I love for the family to use my little quilt that I wrap in when I'm in my recliner or on the sofa. The reason is not only that I like for them to be comfortable. I also like their scent on my quilt. Everyone has a scent that they leave behind. And it's a wonderful memory and comfort to be reminded of these loved ones. I remember my uncle going into his wife's closet after her death and picking up a handkerchief from one of her coat pockets and putting it up to his nose and just breathing in her scent.
I want my quilts to be used and used. Who wants a new quilt? It has to be used.