It always makes me sad when people hide their beautiful belongings away, or 'save them for good'. I use my good china, best towels, my vases have flowers in them, my dog is allowed on all the furniture. if it gets broke or worn out, so be it. That what life is about. Nothing is meant to last forever. That is not to say I don't take care of my belongings, but I do make an effort to enjoy them regularly. What a waste not to enjoy the things of beauty we own.
Hope you can bring yourself to the point where you can display your quilts and enjoy them too.
peace