Funny that you posed this question... I actually wondered the same thing the other day. My feeling is that the quilts of today won't last nearly as long as the utility quilts our grandmothers made. The reason I feel this way? Well, for one thing, I don't think the fabric is as well made as it was in the past. Cottons were heavier... we know that from our own stashes, and I think the batting was of a much better quality as well, thicker, heavier. Even though granny didn't worry about cutting on grain, bias edges or perfect 1/4 inch seams it's my humble opinion that her quilts will be around long after ours are but a memory.