I don't really understand the rationale of repairing an old quilt. The quilt can be treasured as it is, while being retired from use out of respect, both for its provenance and for the fact that it has been well used. This, to me, would be preferable to putting new repairs on a worn quilt.
It strikes me, since this relative 'loved loved' the quilts you made for your uncle, that maybe she was hoping you would say, 'I'm not comfortable with the idea of repairing a quilt, but I'd be happy to make you one.'
Of course, that would be separate from the question of whether you would be happy to make her one, and what your terms would be.
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