Just a few days ago my youngest daughter brought her jean quilt for mending and a new binding across the top. I said maybe it was time for a new one. She said I could certainly make a new one if I wanted and she'd be glad to get it but she wanted her old pal mended because it is so warm and it's ONLY about 25 years old! HA It's heavy as lead and the flannel back is so faded you can't even tell what the print was, even the jeans are showing lots of wear. It's had a hard life and she still treasures it! So it's mended and ready for a few more years!