I guess I am from the olden days. Quilts were put on large quilting frames for quilting bees and smaller frames (but the same idea) for home use. I remember both. The large frames allowed several women on each of the four sides for quilting. Many quilts were done by church or community groups. This was also a way for women to get together and visit (or gossip). The children played under the quilt (that would be me).