Well bless her heart. Sometimes strong minded doesn't get what strong minded wants. I think this person is very used to manipulating or forcing other people to do/give her what she wants. Had a neighbour like that. Kept pushing and pushing even when I chose not to engage, even when I changed the subject away more than once in a conversation.
You did the absolute right thing. In this sort of situation, I would totally ignore any further mention of the quilts from this person. And I mean TOTALLY. I would no longer 'hear' anything about them from this person. She is beyond rude. And you have been beyond nice.