Oh My!!!!
What a wonderful gift for your friends DIL... she will cherish it.
I am so sorry you had such a loss, as I understand what you have been through. I lost my big brother when he was only 43.... We were extraordinarily close and it really broke my heart in two. It is still a very difficult thing to accept but one way I get through the emotional times is to remember how lucky I was to have such a wonderful person in my life. He also gave me a wonderful sister in my SIL and a beautiful niece and nephew. I was blessed to have had him in my life.
I know that your friend would have appreciated your finishing her project and it will always be a wonderful colaboration between you!
Hugs
Caroline