SOunds like he likes it (and what's not to like) and he may shy away from the light colors. In that case, I would take the quilt and in front of him toss it on the floor stomp on it - get off, shake it out, toss it on his lap and say. THERE! Now use the damn thing! Just don't take it in the garage.
It is not a problem at our house. Pat picked the colors and pattern for his and I made him wait a long time. Recently I added a pillow. He loves his "Blankie"