Jan, you've gotten the answers you needed. All I can say is I'm sorry this happened to you. I would be livid if this happened in my house even though I adore our cats.
If this was the only time that cat has done this, I agree with another poster that the cat might be needing attention or a vet.
Hope your quilt is OK. Hope your husband is OK. (Mine would be smarting if it were his cat.)
