It broke my heart reading your story. It's not the "fabric" or "batting" or anything like that...it's the love that was put into it. I completely and totally understand. There are so many people in the homes now, and not to mention the visitors, that anything is likely to come up missing. Grandma had all sorts of things grow legs and walk off but thankfully nothing sentimental or of any value. I do hope the quilt is found or you can put together another one. I looked at the Stripee pattern and it's really pretty! My vote is you do that one but I hope you're not disappointed again by it disappearing. Prayers coming the first one is found and returned to Granny Mary!!!