A friend brought me a quilt top of her grandmothers(1950's)to finish, I used reproduction fabric for backing,100% cotton batting, and quilted 1/4" from seam lines. Her mother loved it, wish I coulda kept it, very simple, very small pieces, loved it. It was an odd feeling completing something so old, it kinda gives you a feeling of honor that a family trust you to maintain the integrity of their quilt. I say go for it.