oh wow, how very kind of your friend. so special too :D

What a great gift!
I agree with patching it with a small label

Wow -- what a fantastic gift!! You have a wonderful friend!!

I love that quilt, and the gift is soooo from the heart. I think the label idea is perfect. What a wonderful birthday gift.

What a special gift!!! It's beautiful

I agree with the label idea. If you can't do it yourself, spend a few dollars and get one done with an embroidery machine on material that's close in colour to the fabric you are patching. Make it look special. No Sharpie markers for this treasure!!

That is a wonderful quilt. What a great present. You now hold a piece of the past in your hands.

I am liking the label idea, and I think I will do that and bring it to a place that does embroidery. I wish we knew how old it was but unfortunately we don't. I took some close ups of the fabric---any one have any idea when they would be from?

What a wonderful gift! You must be a special friend to her. Enjoy the quilt, its beautiful!

Lucky you to have such a wonderful friend. Quilters are truly special people.