I bought this quilt for a sofa bed in my den.  I wanted totally plain so I could add interesting pillows when it's out.  I would never buy a white cover for a bed if it was out all the time, white is a magnet for soil, cat hair, anything that will make it look dingy.  But for the occasional use on the sofa bed . . . perfect.  I actually wanted it to shrink so have washed and dried it a couple of times and it hasn't shrunk a lot, but has softened nicely.  I'm going to give it a couple more spins in the washer and dryer before the next time I have overload extra company.  But I am totally satisfied with this cover and glad I purchased it.