I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I do wish my mother had done handwork or sewing so I had something like that to have knowing that she made it. My grandmother taught me how to do some handwork; i.e., crocheting rugs and making scrap doll quilts. Grandma didn't much like making quilts, but she sure liked making rugs. I still have several serviceable rugs that are used all the time. And she has been dead since 1967! Memories keep people alive. Her quilts are lovely. Enjoy, and remember.
Anita in Northfield, MN