I have that book! It has Storm at Sea - my favorite pattern!
I agree with the others that the color combos are more likely to look dated than the patterns themselves.
I like the OP's idea of making something new to live with everyone's cast-off items. I can't wait to see what you do.
My mom bought an unfinished sampler quilt at an estate sale that was clearly late 70's/early 80's based on the brown and pink color scheme and calico type fabrics. Mom loved the quilt after it was finished and used it til she passed away. Something like this would be right at home in your hand-me-down cabin.
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