When I fled my pandemic cloister to rebuild my life in a nearby town in the spring of 2021, I needed a few basic items for my tiny apartment — a throw blanket for my bed was at the top of the list.

While they aren’t talked about as often as comforters or duvets, quilts might be the most versatile blanket in your house. Since they’re lighter than comforters, the best quilts can be used year-round ...