Miranda, you lucky duck! Those are wonderful family histories you have there! I have the quilt that my Great Grandmother made for my Dad when he was about 9 yrs old - and it is worn to a nubbin! I think Dad said that she called it the Wheel of Fortune, and that she waited until she knew what each grandchild was going to be like before she picked a pattern. (Dad once supported a family of 4 playing Pinochle! :wink: Ahem!) BTW, Dad will be 90 this May!
You are so lucky to be able to use your quilts. Tell your MIL that she does fabulous work!
sue