I made a quillo and when the pockets were stuffed and closed and the backing done. It was heavy, I think it must of weighed about 15 lbs.
I remember my grandmother making blankets. It was told to me that she made one quilt, but, that I don't know. She got herself army blankets. They are quite warm and heavy and she sewed around the edges of 2 together, and tied them. They were warm