Reminds me of a quilt I bought at a garage sale in the 1970's for $1 (yep -- one dollar). It is a hand-pieced, hand-quilted fan quilt made with feedsacks. It had never been used and was in absolutely pristine condition. I didn't know what a treasure I had for many years (until I started quilting), but I've always loved it. I've always been curious about its maker, and what would make someone toss away a beautiful creation such as that.
Betty