Originally Posted by
bearisgray
I had always thought that a "utility quilt" was serviceable but not fancy - what the hired help was given to use on their cots.
(Not meant to be a derogatory statement - but at times 'the help' were given the leftovers - if that)
Yes, this. I did some research into this years ago. Women and men would make these types of quilts very quickly, using whatever fabric was available so that there would be blankets available for the cold weather.. The large stitches were used as they were quicker. These quilts were made for every day use, abused, patched etc.