Thanks to everyone for their input and ideas. I will suggest I make a quilt in trade for the frame. She just might go for it! If I become the caretaker of this frame I plan to hang it on my livingroom ceiling just like they were stored so long ago. I'm veey exicted about this!
thank you again, Peace and Love, Luanne
P.S. I love the ironing board and can think of a hundered ways to use it. Vintage things are wonderful.