I definately use mine. The grandkids have worn theirs out and I just make another to replace them. I know they have been well loved and used daily. It would be a shame to make them to sit in a closet. I do have one that came from my grandmother. I finished it off and have it out for show. It does get used occasionally. She made her quilts for use and I would like to think she would be happy that I have mine out and use it as she would have.