Hi, I'm quite a bit north of you in Sherman. Do you belong to a quilt guild or sewing group? Or have time to do that? I have a granddaughter who lives in Aledo. Well, one of the subdivisions. Also, I have an online friend who lives in the same subdivision and who is a quilter. I enjoyed your story about you mother's quilt. And I think your decision to let go of it is an excellent one. We all need to create new memories for ourselves and our families. Good luck and have fun with your quilting journey.