I have them all over the house. Layered on beds, quilt racks, wall hangings and table toppers. All my family members have received multiple quilts. I like to make the bed sized quilts to be used but find the lap quilts are easier to donate. There is always a need somewhere. And yes I do alter patterns if I don't like the original size. Some bigger and some smaller. Depends also on how much yardage I have in my stash