here is a link to test your fabrics to help determine fiber content
http://quilting.about.com/od/fabricembellishment/a/burn_test.htm
here is a good site and tute on making 'passage' quilts with loved ones fabrics. hopefully you can get some starting ideas from here. good luck
http://daintytime.net/tags/keepsakequiltalong/
i have one more pattern i am looking for. will post as soon as i find it.