Mom's quilts
 

My DMIL made these back in the 30s and 40s. The pink one is signed and dated Feb 1, 1933. Personally my favorite is the crazy quilt. It is all done with wool and velvet and corduroy. Mom was from Minnesota and they are WAY too heavy for where I live in Texas. The question is now what do I do with them? We have no children or anyone to pass them down to.

Those are beautiful! I love crazy quilts. But the other two are simply lovely.

Maybe your local museum or library would be interested in them when you are ready to let them go.

Is there someone in your quilt guild that might enjoy them? Or you might donate them to a library, domestic violence shelter, church/synagogue or other charity where they can be hung and enjoyed.

If they are not labeled, I would make a label or just write up the history of the quilts:
Maker, approx. date, location etc.

How very lucky you are to have your mothers quilts. They are so beautiful.

If there is an active historical society they might take he with a write up of her.

They should go to the local museum in the community (back in Minnesota) where your MIL made them. They are part of that area's history and there will be people still living there who will remember your MIL's family and appreciate her beautiful work.

Any extended family you could will them to? Did your MIL or FIL have siblings whose grandchildren might be quilters or at least appreciate them as family heirlooms? We have a quilt my husband's aunt made, she was a big part of his life growing up and holds many fond memories for him.

They are lovely and I hope you find them a good home.

Those are beautiful. There is a quilt museum in Paducah that would take them but if those were mine I would enjoy them as long as I was able. Then will them or send them to the museum. Definitely label them with all you know about them.

Thanks for sharing their pictures. I so love seeing old quilts. Those are the style I love to make...30's !

I don't have anyone to pass my quilts onto so they are going to friends who will love and treasure them.

Great quilts! And so wonderful that you have them to enjoy. I don't have any quilters in my family so if I had quilts from a loved one I would treasure them and display them. I do hope that you give them a proper label and share them where they could be enjoyed the most. Sending them back to her home town when the time comes is a nice idea! Enjoy them as long as you can.

They are beautiful Display them. If you have no children, do either of you have relatives that would like them

Whatever you do with them PLEASE label them with any information you know about them. I have a sunburst quilt from my Mom. It was a shower gift given to her and made by a lady in our church. There is no label and I have no idea who this lady could possibly be. (I've asked everyone) It was made in the 30's. I'm sure my Mom must have told me at one point but I never documented it and now I'm really sorry I didn't.

Keep them! You will regret it later if you don't.

Yes- keep them out of he sun; you don't want them to fade. If you need a daughter or a sister or someone, I'm available. Just letme know. I have children. but will never have grandchildren; however. I do have about 102 niece and nephews. WOW. Love it, exceptI do worry about them after we will be gone. Dodee

I would keep them and make the labels and put all info for them. Then display and enjoy them in your home until your ready to give them up. But I agree that they should be sent back to where your MIL was from and where they were maid to a Historical Soc. there. Or to the Quilt Museum in Paducah Ky.
They'really All Beautiful.

They are beautiful. I'm not usually a fan of crazy quilts but this one I love! In addition to the good suggestions others have made, you could consider auctioning them off and donating the proceeds to a nonprofit organization that was or would have been close to her heart. Or cancer research, especially ovarian, which is so under-funded and kills so many women. I also like the idea of donating it to a museum or historical society in the area where she created them.

Stunning quilts, all 3!
I agree with the suggestions to label them with the information you have for future reference. Then enjoy them by displaying them as you wish. Then making provisions to will them to a museum or historical society. With Minnesota being where she lived whilst making them, I bet a museum or historical society there would love to have them!
Thanks for sharing,
Kif

My friend bought a cabinet with glass sides and front. It's about 30 inches high, 35 to 40 inches left to right and maybe 15 to 18 inches deep. She has old quilts folded and stored in there. Now and then, she takes them out and refolds them. It's a great way to enjoy them instead of stuffed in a drawer someplace.

They are all beautiful. Enjoy them as long as you can.
Sending them back to the town where she made them is a good idea.

What a wonderful treasure....

If you want to pass them on, some worthy group might be interested in selling raffle tickets. Would feel good to make some money for a good cause. They are lovely as is your porch!!

Those are so beautiful....... :-)

I grew up in MN and am hoping I am related to you. I would love to take them off your hands. I love the yellow one! Kidding aside, I hope they do end up back in MN if you decide you don't wish to display them at your home. They are a treasure!