This bedspread has a beautiful pattern.  It is well made and hangs to the floor.  I have washed ours about once a month because I keep a light summer quilt over it during the day and return it to the foot of the bed when the bed is turned down for the night.  I use a lighter weight chenille bedspread during the hot summer months but this is a real beauty year round.  It is a little too heavy for us in the hot hot summer.  Can't miss with this one.  You will love it.