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[Moonchilde]

I have always had comforters on my bed, whether they are down or down-alt. I love the weight and feel of them; I don't buy heavy duty ones, I don't live where it snows. 

I have never had much use for quilts; to me they aren't as warm and don't serve the same multi-function as a comforter.

I have seen a quilt in a catalog that I LOVE. But it costs what a very nice down-alt comforter would cost, and the shams are priced singly. Even though I could get by with one, the price of the quilt + sham is the same as a real down comforter.

The reviews universally praise the quilt's beauty, but they also say that it's lightweight, on the thin side, and would not be warm, and several people felt it was overpriced for a quilt of the weight it is.

I don't mind spending the money for something even a little bit versatile, but with the reviews I'm thinking I might end up regretting it. Yes, I know I can just have a blanket underneath and am willing to do that - that's how much I like the quilt.

Quilt lovers, talk to me :-)

[SahmIam]

I use thin quilts during the warmer months and down comforters with a thin quilt during the winter months. I keep the temp low during the winter (around 58-60). I grew up with the window opened an inch during the winter for the fresh air and nothing beats snuggling down into warm blankets on a cold night : )

[3suwm5]

I love quilts for their color and handmade - like appearance.  However, they aren't warm enough for me.  I use them on our spare beds and we use a comforter on our bed.

Quilts are easier for me to take care of, in that they fit in our washer and dryer.

I usually pay too much for quilts and comforters that I like, with shams, etc.  I feel like I don't have to replace them often.

[lolakimono]

@Moonchilde

I use quilts yearround and/or a duvet with a down comforter in the winter.  I like that they are easy to wash (I have a queen but I often buy king sized).

You could check the rebates places and maybe there would be an extra incentive. 

[deepwaterdotter]

I prefer the weight of a comforter year-round.  I even took a twin-size comforter to the hospital for the weeks of my knee replacements. 

[Moonchilde]

@lolakimono, it's not just any quilt, only one particular quilt I want - and it's the same price in every catalog that sells it, no discounts :-(

[Citrine1]

You only live once, @Moonchilde.  I say if you love it that much, buy it!  I doubt that you will regret it.  

[Moonchilde]

Thanks for your input, ladies.

I agree that quilts are easier to wash and care for. Comforters are a PITA to wash & dry.

I could, I suppose, use a comforter under the quilt in cold weather. I also have space issues; I live with others and have one SMALL closet - no room for extra blankets, comforters, etc. so I can't just exchange things from a nice-sized linen closet :-(

[Moonchilde]

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@Citrine1 wrote:

You only live once, @Moonchilde.  I say if you love it that much, buy it!  I doubt that you will regret it.  

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I have to confess, @Citrine1, that is kinda the way I'm leaning ;-)

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I have both on DH's & my bed and also on the bed in the spare room, but both pieces aren't used during sleep.  For sleep, the quilt gets folded back to just covering our calves and feet (or could be completely removed, if desired). DH and I have a cotton sheet and the down alternative comforter, encased in a duvet cover, that we cover up with. I like the idea of being able to remove that duvet cover for laundering and being able to air out the comforter without washing often.  My intention with the quilt is that it's like the idea of a bedspread to make the bed pretty when it's all made and dressed up with the shams and decorative pillows.  We just did a bedroom makeover about six weeks ago and I love walking into our bedroom and seeing my big, pretty bed.