my mom only uses hers when we visit or family comes and stays... first thing she does is show it off and puts them on the beds for them to use.. When they leave she puts them up again..
I was gifted one for my daughter when she was born and i used it everyday.. washed well and still looks great.. The gifter was mortified that it wasn't saved as an heirloom..
My brother uses his on the floor for the kiddos naptime...
My sister keeps hers on the couch....
my aunt uses hers while shes in her wheelchair...
My friend tucks hers away in a closet and 'supposedly' uses/displays it when visitors arrive..
Everyone is different.. what they do with it after its given is their decision.. What they end up doin determines whether or not a second ( or third) quilt from me is in thier future..