a local quilt group in my area did the same. they draped the quilts over the pews and it was a stunning effect. the male members of the church were so worried about the quilts that they slept over the night before to guard them. we thought it was adorable. i also read an obituary recently of a quilter that passed away and all her quilts were draped over the pews and an invitation was extended to give them a new home.