I've recently made an arm chair caddy (pockets that drop on each side with a pin cushion to hold it in place on the arm of the chair). Not out 2 days and I have a big ol'ink stain on it. Oh well, it's lived in, now I won't worry about it.
We use our quilts, even the ones I've made for the dogs. Although I do clean those a bit more often then the little scrap blankets.