I love the thought of the quilts I make being used - no, not necessarily for dog quilts or for cats to give birth on, but for children/families to enjoy their picnics on - yes! for a cuddly 'blanket' on the back of a couch - yes!, for a child to drag around as his/her 'blankie' - yes! To be packed away in a trunk or box or the back of the closet - no!! BUT it IS the recipient's quilt and he/she can do with them as they please. I made one for my sister as she was going through a really hard time - she LOVES it and uses it all the time, her son, who HAD :) lymphoma LOVES his - he took it with him for chemo every time - her daughter - does not like hers - never have heard fo her using it even one time... :) - different strokes for different folks!