I'm like Theda. This is one of those bitter-sweet moments. You have to feel good, yet so saddened to see Mom outside of who you know she is.

Enjoy your fabric and be sure to make Mom a lap quilt, too. She'd really enjoy that, I'm certain. You should have pulled out some pieces of the fabrics she admired in your Farmer's Wife stash - you could make arrangements to get them back from your Dad later on - but it would certainly make her feel good!