I've been given some dk tops to finish. I have finished a couple of them and they have been chosen by people--mostly older ladies. I happen to despise the stuff--I was too young to appreciate it but it was all around me when I was growing up (I'm 50). I know that it wears like iron, but i don't really even like touching it.
However, it does make a warm quilt. The seams don't press sharply though and there won't be any winning designs. But on sheer durability and weight, they'd win any contest, I'd think.
I've got two tops downstairs to finish. I will tie them and get them done as quickly as possible. If someone gives me dk fabric, however, I don't use it for making tops--I pass it on. I really don't like it, though I can appreciate it's qualities.