Maybe he loves it so much he wants it to be with him and help him make memories - I love it when my children take their quilts and play with them... I did not use LQS fabrics just for that reason - one son already needs a new one - granted they have not chosen to take them outside for a picnic, but I wouldn't mind a picnic on them - now climbing in a tree with them (they used to climb trees alot!) would be another story, but a picnic - I'd feel honored that they wanted to use the quilts. Our dd takes hers wherever she goes - to school, to the mission field... now to her new home... I am thrilled when the quilts I make are used.