Well ladies I am lucky to some extent. She lives over 900 miles from me.
I appreciate all your thoughts on this subject. She sent me a picture of the stitching and it is a Walmart quilt. I'm still puzzling on how to get out of this mess. She's one of these moody people. One day happy as a lark and the next day ... BOOM!!!!!!
All your comments are so thoughtful and helpful. Its time to take the bull by the horns and tell her if she likes her bargain then enjoy it. She doesn't need verification it's an heirloom as I am not an authority on quilts, just a hobbiest.
Think I'll go make some hot biscuits and honey and think some more.
Kate T. South Mississippi