I do think that newly made quilts fall into two categories -
Those that are meant to be used -
And those that are made to be art or heirloom quilts.
Then there are the ones with sentimental value - which can fall into either category.
I do think there comes a time when a quilt becomes very worn, very tattered, very faded - when it is time to say 'goodbye' to it. (Sort of like helping a pet over the Rainbow Bridge when it's time) I'm not quite sure when 'that time' is - -