It's a very satisfying thing to do. You are creating something with your hands. Even if [the pattern] has been done a thousand times before, you can arrange the pieces how you want and create a pattern that's all your own. |
People did it originally to keep warm. They did it basically because they had to. |
Today, you find quilts that are purely utilitarian and others that are purely for display. It's a craft that is very, very accessible. Anybody can buy fabric and sew it together. |