Originally Posted by
Laura in Montreal
My question is this: do you consider quilting a hobby or an art, or both?
Both, along with a couple of very important reasons you left out (I hope not purposely). It is to keep someone warm and protected from drafts especially at night. Plus to give comfort by it's feel or color/pattern. And during times of financial hardship (like nowadays & during the 30s Depression) to sell or barter for something badly needed.
I have done all the above (except being alive during the 1930s-I was not born yet).