We say it because it is true! This is a great article about quilters capturing the important moments in their lives through their quilts:
Ask a quilter to tell you their story and you may hear about babies and weddings, family heirlooms passed down through generations, memories woven into each stitch.
“Every quilt has a story,” said Terry Cook, owner of Chelatchie Quilts in Amboy.
http://www.thereflector.com/senior_lifestyle/article_7eedbc72-eae7-11e5-bdfe-bf9fb48790c0.html