I use my quilts. The one on my king bed where DH , me and all 3 cats sleep gets laid on, sat on, puked on, and washed numerous times. I have a sheet over it to minimize wear, but i still have to wash it. When I get a spare bedroom, i will use others there too. I'm reminded of the story of the woman whose husband had given her beautiful lingerie and she put it away for special times. She died and had never worn it. How sad that she didn't wear it for her husband. I use my china and anything else. Everyday is special!