I got a thin solid white (but can be any color) coverlet as the "base" cover for each of my beds. They are lightweight and it makes it easy to make the bed. I can then display whatever quilt I want on top of it -- sometimes opened up and sometimes folded. I change the quilts at least seasonally and I make shams or throw pillow covers or pillow cases to match for a coordinated look. I've also started making bed runners or lap sized quilts rather than large quilts. They are easier for everyone to handle, less time-consuming to make, less costly, and more fun to make. My attention span seems to be getting shorter all the time -- I've decided that I must have something I call "Adult Onset Attention Deficit Disorder" -- too many things I want to do!!!!!!!