My father-in-law made friends with a couple who owned the small neighborhood store. The lost their ownly child, a son in WW2. We the retired and needed help he took care of them. They left him their belongings. He kept a few "momentos". A beautiful rocker and the sewing machine were his favorites. I admired both since the day I married his son 35 yrs. ago. He made sure that everyone knew I was to get them. I will treasure them always. I was told that Alice, the original owner was a great quilter. I just wish I could have seen one of her quilts.