ninab

I lost my mom 10 y ears ago, and recently unpacked a storage unit of her belongings, and discovered some quilts I didn't know she had
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1. A quilt top that was made by my grandma in 1932 or 33 - mom's note said it was made before she was 1yo (she was born in '32).

2. My great grandma started a sunbonnet sue quilt for mom when she was about 4 (1936) - there are probably 12 complete 16/18" blocks, and six "blank" blocks. The quilt blocks are obviously heavy flour sack material.

3. I found three additional quilts from the early 30s (judging by the fabrics in comparison to the aforementioned two quilt tops)

What do I do with the quilt top? Should I get backing/batting and let a professional LA quilt it for me, and keep it? It's pieced by hand, and has some brown spots here/there (rust spots, I think they're called)? Or, should I have a quilt appraiser look at it first?

The Sunbonnet Sue - I have the pattern pieces. Should I create my own appliques and finish the remaining blocks, and assemble the quilt - or? (Open to ideas!)

The three other quilts ... They still smell like mom's house. I love them for the sentimental value. Should I have them appraised and insured in the event of an accident? In 2015, a huge tree crashed through the middle of my home, nearly totaling the house, causing me to lose pretty much everything I owned. I would've lost these quilts if they hadn't been in a storage unit with mom's other things.

Thank you in advance. I'm new to quilting - started my first quilt in March and finished last night, so I want to make sure I do due diligence preserving these old beauties for my daughter (My boys will likely not care about them).

nina