I'm new here- haven't read this whole thread, but skimmed it. Just to say that Marie Osmond has been quilting since her late mother had her first stroke in 2001. Before that, Marie has always been an avid crafter, sews, crochets, etc. Her mother had many talents & taught her these skills & hobbies & is the one that got Marie interested in dolls.
Marie is a serious crafter & says that doing crafts is her time to recharge her batteries & is therapeutic to her. If you would like to see her show her bedroom she has now, this is from a year ago & you can see she absolutely quilts & sews and there is no question how meaningful it is to her.
http://www.theinsider.com/news/16966...r_Bedroom_Door
Whatever you think of Marie personally or her music, etc. is beside the point - but she adores sewing & quilting!