I think that the quilts illustrate the difference in the two sister's personalities. For Dee, the quilts are material goods. Before her quest to rediscover her roots, Dee had nothing but distaste for her family's old and worn possessions. But, now that they are in fashion, and are now worth money, Dee wants to take them and display them. Dee professes to have changed, but she is still materialistic and overbearing.
Maggie, as Dee points out, wants to use them. It ties in with the title, as the quilts would have an everyday use in Maggie's possession. Maggie connects the quilts with their heritage. The quilts are made of scraps of cloth from their family, and this is precious to Maggie.
It is fitting that the quilts are used to give justice to the sister who usually takes second. The quilts will be used every day in Maggie's house, and in this way, the family memories are kept alive. Maggie and her mother have pride in their family and home, whereas Dee has always hated it.
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