I had to read some of the comments and I guess I have one question zooming large in my mind: how much money do these quilts cost that people do not mind if dogs lay on them etc ? I can give you some prices for the last quilts I have made: my DD daughters quilt for her 20th was over $200, my DGS quilt is about $140, my DH batik quilt is about $150, my DGD about $150, my DS quilt was about $100, my other DS was $175. I am giving my DD a lap quilt that was cheap, about $35. Now when I figure out the time made for these quilts: wow, don't even want to go there !!! When I see quilts on tables at flea markets etc and they are in good condition, I ask the sellers at that booth why they are destroying their quilts. I do not say it that way, I just let them know in a kind way that the quilts are very important and have even offered to buy them. I did buy one for $20 once. I do know your pain Peckish and will go into mourning by eating an extra helping at breakfast !