I love your story and know exactly what you mean. My son's Air Force duties means he flies the world alot - sometimes in the back of cargo planes - that can be cold and drafty. He asked me last year to make him a warm quilt - but not too big to pack in his gear. I used faux suede - which is poly and warm - front and back and poly batting. Very washable too. He loved it!![ATTACH=CONFIG]466834[/ATTACH] It IS heaven when our sons - at whatever age - still want something special just for them from their "mommy".