rubia, what a beautiful story, thanks for sharing! Like you I would have been brought to tears. I was close to my Grandmother too she was the woman who raised me. What a precious gift you have received. Your Mom must have been so excited to give this amazing gift to you.
I'm going to be making a denim rag quilt and am collecting denim for it. When I discovered 2 pairs of my Dad's denim shorts I was so happy to know that what he wore will be in this quilt - I think you know what I mean (he passed away almost 4 years ago.) I understand what you mean about seeing your Grandmothers handwriting and how it touched your heart.