I think that has been a benefit to me because I think most people understand quilts and not a lot of people understand paintings. But yet they're looking at one. Faith Ringgold
For the first time, we recognized a medium that takes our ordinary, everyday objects like bowls, baskets, and quilts and elevates them to art forms that rival painting and sculpture in their impact. (From the forward to "Crafts in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects. Jimmy Carter
My mom, the fabulous Bertie Kinsey, is an amazing seamstress. She quilts and sews and is so crafty. We call her the Southern Martha Stewart! Angela Kinsey
People who assume my books are only about quilts obviously haven't read them! I've always known that my books are about quilters - in other words, people - rather than quilts or quilting. Jennifer Chiaverini
I have a lot of doubts about following my muse when my muse leads me down some weird path. Again, like quilts. But I also know that if I do something just because I know people will approve of that, that's not really going to help me as an artist. Nina Paley
Advocates carry quilts in honor of those who have died from AIDS in the Pridefest Parade in St. Louis on June 29, 2014. Source: Internet