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Quilt Appraisals

  • Each quilt will be examined carefully.
  • The completed appraisal, along with a photograph, will be mailed to the client within two weeks.
  • Suggestions for use and care will also be given.
  • A written appraisal is for insurance replacement, donation value or market value.
  • A verbal consultation is for dating and care only.
  • Discounts are given for collections of over 10 quilts.

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Quilts of the Midwest:
Creations of Art and Utility

9 venues showcasing 20th and 21 century Quilts of the Midwest. Click here for more details.

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"I Have A Quilt..."

but...

What is the value?
How old is it?
How do I care for it?
Can I use it every day?
Should I keep it or sell it?
Should it be insured?
How much insurance?

What would happen if your quilt was damaged or lost? Would you be able to replace it with one of comparable value? Without a written appraisal and a picture, insurance companies often consider a quilt as bedding and will only replace it with one of department store quality (usually poor).

Protect your quilts and quilted textiles with a written appraisal. Antique, newly made and art quilts may be evaluated. Quilts are appraised for:

  • insurance value (lost, stolen or damaged)
  • market value (for selling purposes)
  • donation value

A written appraisal includes:

  • a specific description of the quilt
  • assessment of condition
  • dollar value
  • a photograph
  • use and care instructions

If dating or care for your quilt are the only questions you have, a verbal consultation may be appropriate.

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Molly and Dee

Dee Dadik, American Quilter's Society Certified Appraiser of Quilted Textiles and Molly Butler, The International Society of Appraisers Accredited Member have over 4 decades of quilting experience to help you enhance the enjoyment of your quilts, know their value, and take care of them.

They have taken classes in dating, construction, appraising, legal issues, ethics, care, preservation, social history, textile history and regional differences. They participate in continuing education, independent study and numerous activities that keep them aware of current market conditions. These experiences plus an extensive library of references help them to appraise your quilts and give you a much greater appreciation and understanding of what you own.

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Other Services

  • Classes and lectures on quilt history, dating and appraising
  • Judging
  • Sewing room appraisals

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