That is one of the prettiest quilts I have seen. Remember this man was "old" and we sometimes think we can say whatever we want because we are "old". Maybe think we know it all. Just fantasies. Here is the definition of "quilt" from my on line dictionary.
noun
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric and kept in place by lines of stitching, typically applied in a decorative design.
• a knitted or fabric bedspread with decorative stitching.
• a layer of padding used for insulation.
verb [ trans. ]
join together (layers of fabric or padding) with lines of stitching to form a bed covering or a warm garment, or for decorative effect.
Also, layers of fabric, which are tied together.
Sorry that you had this experience. The quilt is really beautiful.