Originally Posted by candlequilter

Wow what a super treasure you have there!!!! I love the design/pattern. I would use a nice cotton batting like Quilters Dream cotton, plus I would use muslin on the back so it looks more like the timeframe in which it was pieced. Good question about washing it - I can see pros and cons on that one.

Good luck and please post a picture after you finish it,
Sherryl
Candlequilter