Among those things that my mother created I found a scrappy top that she made. Some of the pieces were from clothes she made for me as well as herself. Knowing that I would have memories that my children wouldn't, I finished the quilt with newer fabric that "looked" older, then quilted it. My thinking is that the borders are what will take the wear of it being handled. I am enjoying both my mom's work--and mine--as well as the memories of those fabrics in the top she made.
Anxious to see what you have!