I bought a quilt top at a yard sale for $2 several years ago. It is all 2 inch squares and hand stitched. It probably was made in the 30's according to my guild buddies. I plan on finishing it and giving it to one of my grands..
Right now I look at it and wonder how many hours went into cutting and piecing those tiny squares and as I do when I quilt what was the person thinking about as she stitched away.
It is a piece of history no matter how well it was made. The women who went before us had many more trials and tribulations than we, trying to raise a family and bring comfort in sometimes the harshest of living conditions.
I treasure the old quilt I paid $2 for and will respect it as I would hope someone would of my humble attempts!