Very nicely done. Your piecing is lovely. So precise and relaxed. Great idea for such a worthy piece.

Your aunt will be thrilled to receive such a treasure. My Mom made quilts, however, with 7 kids, none of them survived after keeping us warm in SD winters. Now I quilt so that there will be something for my family to remember me by, as well as friends.

Please show your finished products and put in the subject line something like "follow up antique SS blocks" or "follow up grandma's blocks" for people like me that don't read EVERY topic on the QB! I don't want to miss seeing them. Also let us know your aunt's reaction. Thanks, so far you've done a beautiful job.

Wow that is a ton of work you are doing, but what a treasure you have.. Great Job.

I love it and love the story...I think this would be awesome to put in a frame and hang on the wall.

What a wonderful story and lovely block. Your stitching and piecing are great! I actually really like this "Dutch Girl" design.

such a treasure to cherish forever.

What a great gift to receive and to give. The cleaning solution seems to have really worked.

You have reminded me of some things I should finish before all the history has been forgotten...Thanks for posting this!! History of our families are very precious and sometimes we forget to take care of the old while loveing the new!

What a wonderful rescue. Thank you for the cleaning solution as well, could be important to any or all of us on the site.
This is indeed heritage work.