The quilt has the initials SAB and our last name starts with a B. Father-in-law came to America from Spain when he was 21. I had thought maybe he brought it over with him but the initials are embroidered in cursive just like Palmer method not a Europeon style. Husband also had an aunt who started to buy antiques in the 1950's as she retired from teaching and was starting to bring the old farmhouse to modern times. Sadly she died not have many years to enjoy retirement. Too bad someone didn't think to tuck a note to explain its presence.
Thank you for enjoying this quilt. I wish everyone could see it in person. It is so intricate and colorful. The stitches are perfect and so tiny.