When I read a story, so many times, especially if it is very descriptive, I am right "there".
You have that gift of pen, or type, lol ;)
Thank you for taking us all on your stroll. It was lovely to hear all about your granny and the fabrics and your aunts, grandpa's pipe...everything.
You made it so real for us.
I was so hoping for a while that you were going to say you found the quilt in amongst the fabrics, but maybe you could ask your mom if you could take a picture of it, and even though it will have wear, maybe one day, it will still be yours.
When you and your wife make one, just know that one of your children or grandchildren is going to feel the same way about it :-D