Wow I just read your post about your Aunt making the State History quilt and what it was appraised at. My mom has done 8 so far. One for each kid and grandkid (almost) The are just done on muslin with strips between but she does all the states just like you said in the correct color. I had no idea they had that much value. I can't use mine I have it for show but............. My son love his and uses it!!! His daughter is the last one and she is working on it now. I hope she finishes it as I don't have that much patients or talents!!