is this the gal you contacted?
http://lincsinstitches.com/tag/liz-hands/
it sure is a beautiful quilt. since you were more than half done, could you repeat the blocks you've done? and you could use the flowers from the center to make the flowers for the border. it won't be just like the one pictured, but will be beautiful just the same.
sorry that it happened and best luck in finding Liz