Not sure why people don't use their quilts but I know several. Me, I use them no matter how old. My grandkids love them and when they stay with me each has their pick of which one they get to sleep under. They even take some of them camping ( in a tent). I have a large load washer and I just throw them in with a few towels and wash. Never had a problem. For me I make them with love and want them to be used and remembered why they were made. I do have one used as a wall hanging I doubt I would ever use as a blanket. It is a applique of a horse and is quilted heavily so don't believe it would be that warm to use as a blanket. Besides it is only 5 ft x 5 ft so won't cover much!lol