Theft is a real problem in nursing homes and other institutions. When we put my MIL in a nursing home for 9 days so that we could go on vacation someone stole her nightgowns. I had made 3 for her that hooked in the back so that I could more easily change her diapers. I made my own pattern too. The 2 I sent with her were stolen. The home offered to reimbursed me but that was no consolation. This is a problem. If you will steal from a nursing home, you will steal anything anywhere. I hope that your quilt is found.