November 2017: Quilt Appraisals

Presented by Judy Van Haecke​

After recently having two of her quilts appraised by a certified AQS appraiser, Judy (active CVQ member) feels she learned a lot of information to share with members. 

Why and when to get a quilt appraisal:
  

•      Insurance coverage - plain old blanket value if no appraisal
•      Donations
•      Settle an estate
•      Ship a quilt or enter a contest, display at a show
•      Selling your quilt
•      Curiosity - you just want more information
•      Establish legal ownership

Allow about an hour for your appointment with a certified quilt appraiser and bring along quilt information, who pieced, quilted, designer, special materials, cost/quality of materials and embellishments.  Bring the quilt! Has the quilt earned ribbons, prizes or been a featured display in shows?

Did you add any special techniques to the original design, i.e. a flange, etc or change the pattern in any way, layout, borders, unique binding or borders?  If so, the quilt could be considered an "original" design. Deviations of any kind add value. 

Make sure to have a label or two or three.  Very Important.  The labels must give credit where appropriate and tell a story of the quilt.

Remember...it's just a blankiet unles you have it appraised.
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See more helpful information HERE. . .
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and also HERE. . .