I knew I had seen inspirational sayings in a quilt at a quilt show. Did some research. Found it. Go to
www.talkingquilts.com and look up her inspirational messages of hope. She even has a pattern to use them with. Looks easy and you could have people sign a big piece of fabric and incorporate that in the backing. I also saw religious quotes of hope and I think it might have been from her also.
Talking quilts.com