I crocheted a tablecloth once that took 6 months. my mil put it up and would not use it, was afraid to spill something on it,said she didn't know how to wash it. I said,hello, it is 1oo percent cotton' throw it in the washer and use soap and bleach. If I thought she wasn't going to use it I would NEVER put that much work into it. To be honest my feelingswere hurt. never made her anything again. my quilts go on the floor with the grands, dogs and cat. some are 6 or 7 years old and look great.