OHHH!!! Its a string quilt. They are kinda interesting, totally a utility quilt. She was using what she had on hand.
Here's a few of my string quilts. There is all sorts of cotton
fabrics(plaids,novelties etc..).
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719OUJmJi
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...45965719nvDBDt