Frieda Anderson creates contemporary art quilts and one-of-a-kind wearables. ... I get a lot of flack for this, but my dog George and I go for walks everyday.

The American Folk Art Museum has a world-class collection of quilts, according to Hollander. It has been collecting for decades—and this recent gift is a major boon to its acquisitions.

The show filled several rooms and the main hallway at Dana Gray Middle School and had 191 entries from 44 quilters.