I have a quilt I made from the fabric that was my Grandma's. It's just 4 inch squares sewn together and it's tied...not quilted. I've washed it probably 50 times and it's handled all of that along with 2 dogs (medium size dogs) and a cat on it. I wouldn't put a family heirloom on my bed, or one I didn't want damaged, because you never know what could happen.