OHHHHH, there is nothing wrong with that top. I thought I was going to see something really AWFUL. The older folks just didn't have the fabrics that we have today so they didn't have much choices. Plus spending money on JUST fabric was unheard of back them.They cut the goodie parts out fo old clothes they could no longer use and stuff like that. If the workmanship is good then there is NO ugley top. Quilt the dang thing and make it a gift back to her. BUT, I promise you, It will grow on you.