I got the throw quilt so I could curl up and take a nap on the sofa. It’s the perfect size; 50 inches by 70 inches. It needed to be washed before using because of the smell (which I fully expected), and all manufacturing and packaging smells washed right out and it did soften up. I suspect it will continue to get softer after more washing. I measured after washing and there wasn’t hardly, if any, shrinking. I washed it on warm, and dried it on high even though the instructions said to wash in cold water and dry on low. I think it’s the perfect weight. Not too heavy and easy to fold neatly. I’m very pleased by the quality. I love the pattern on the quilt also. Very cozy and comfortable. I highly recommend it.