They used them in the beginning. I love a gorgeous quilt on a bed. One of my favorite memories is when I was about 10 years old and went with my Grandmother to southern Indiana. Her brother's wife passed away. Aunt Esther made some beautiful quilts. Their summer bedroom had 3 windows with lace curtains that blew beautifully in the breeze. Aunt Esther also made the curtains (tatted). The quilts were absolutely huge. I felt special sleeping under those quilts and on the feather mattress. She had some with embroidery also. She used some of the feed sacks for pillow cases. I want the quilts I make to be used. I like the wall hanging (art) quilts also.