I will try to relate what I read in the McCall's Quilting magazine (I think) several years ago. Edyta's MIL taught her to quilt. The MIL had made quilts for all of the family members but continued to quilt. When she completed a quilt, she threw it into a laundry basket. When there was a emergency in the community, she had a supply of quilts used to comfort the victims. When Edyta started her designs, fabric line, etc, she chose the name Laundry Basket Quilts in honor of her MIL.
Incidentally, she is a wonderful and generous teacher. If you ever have the opportunity to sit under her teaching or lecture, run for a front row seat. She is excellent and you will enjoy her accent.