I was so happy when I opened the bag and tried it on my bed.  After quite the search I found the comforter that made my room feel calm and comfy.  I loved the look and the texture and the material.  The weight is perfect for our New England winters.   However, it started pilling the same week I bought it, before it even got washed.  The pilling has gotten worse week after week.  I've made quilts before, and that's the sign that the outer gray fabric doesn't have a high enough thread count.  After several months, it's constantly covered in the inner bedding, and certainly doesn't give me that "calm" feeling anymore.