Oh yes I use them! I saw my mother put special things in a cupboard and never use them, like her Russian tea set, well I have it now and you can bet I use it! I use my antique sun Purple glass wear too, every day, I do not save any thing for "special or guest" don't I deserve to use things as special as my guests?
I am a quilter and I want my home to reflect that, I have quilts on walls in every room and on all beds and quilt racks waiting for there turn. If I do not have room or any wall space left, then I gift them to friends I know will use them. Or to children in need.
Not using a quilt is like a homeless person carrying around a quilt in a bag and not using it when freezing cuz it is special. Dosen't make sense to me, JMHO