This comforter is warmer than I thought it would be. It was sent vacuum sealed. After I laid it out I thought it would not be very warm but I can feel the warmth in the night and the slight weight of it; not too heavy. I wish it was poofier, but I don't think blankets come that way. I would suggest that if you have a queen bed, that you get a king size; doesn't quite cover on my queen bed. And so far I have not noticed any quills poking through. Oh, and don't try sneaking into bed. This comforter is very loud. That's not a deal breaker, but any movement you make creates noise.