Do you have any other surviving family members who knew your GGM? They would be the best ones to ask about her if possible.
I think you might find it interesting to find out everythng you can about her.
Rodney

tried i just don't know about that side of family will be learning more because of this quilt

I noticed that you're in Texas. Did your gr-grandmother live around Marble Falls? There was a good sized German settlement in that area. My late father-in-law grew up there.

i am not sure

the blue shirting fabric makes me think it dates from the late 1800's- early 1900's. Very nice quilt, I agree - give it a gentle wash.

before world war II the symbol on the quilt (the swastikas) were not a negative symbol... the quilt is more than likely from long before world war II. it is a treasure- and you should look up the 'history' of the symbol- you may be surprised.

My suggestion is to sign on the quilt history list ...a yahoo group...there has been discussion of the symbols in the sashing fabric.

I agree with Auntie M the "swastika" was used as far back as Egyptian times, it hasn't always had a negative connotation. There is certainly nothing to be ashamed of. It is a beautiful quilt, so unusual. I really like it.

*** I do not care what it has on it,
I think it is a beautiful TREASURE.

*** Give it a good cleaning & love it because it was hers.

Swastikas indicate it was made before WWII. Before WWII, swastikas were considered a sign of good luck.

I like the pattern a lot. Looks kind of modern, which just goes to show that everything old is new again.