Once again, I have to say thank you all for your very nice comments. I really was hopeful others would post how they use their quilts as I love getting new ideas for decorating.
The time I enjoy all of this the most is right now - at midnight - when it is just me and the cat and not another creature is stirring. I just sit back and take it all in for a while before I turn the lights out and go crawl into bed.
Merry Christmas!