Lectures

THE PRICE IS RIGHT? WHAT IS YOUR QUILT WORTH?

• We discuss the reasons for, the types of, and the component parts of an appraisal.
• We bring quilts from many time periods (1830's to present) to illustrate above.
• The attendees will record their values for our quilts before we give the correct value. The attendee with the most correct answers will receive a free appraisal.
• Care and use information sheets are given to each attendee.
• 45 minutes to 1 hour.

DO I REALLY WANT TO BE A QUILT?

• Discussion of what to do with orphan blocks and stray tops.
• Participants are asked to bring their "orphans" and "strays" for evaluation and suggestions for use.
• Some examples will be provided
• Handouts are given.
• 45 minutes to 1 hour.

QUILT DATING

• Give characteristics of different eras in quilt history with examples of quilts. We bring 15 to 20 guilts.
• No monetary value is given for quilts.
• Care and use information sheet is given to each attendee.
• 45 minutes to 1 hour.

QUILT DATING- FOR YOUR INCOME

• Quilt dating as above except you provide the quilts from your members and/or guests.
• You charge your members and/or guests $5 to $10 per quilt or a fee to attend the lecture to help defray your lecture cost.

CARE AND PRESERVATION

• Under what circumstances quilts may be cleaned and repaired.
• Different ways to display, store, and clean quilts.
• Do I preserve the quilt in the present condition or restore it to its original state?
• How to preserve and restore a quilt - develop a plan and execute it.
• A label on the back of the quilt is necessary for future generations.
• Care and use information sheet and a sample label is given to attendees.
• 45 minutes to 1 hour.

YOUR QUILTING "STUFF": WHAT IS IT WORTH?

• Don't undervalue what you have!
• As a professional or a hobbyist, you have a large investment in your sewing equipment, fabric, thread, and books. Look around and take a minute to estimate how much it would cost to replace what is now a part of your quilting life... more than you think (or would like to admit).
• How to value your assets:
  • Books
  • Fabric
  • Thread
  • Patterns
  • Machines
  • Tools
  • Furniture
  • Finished quilts
• Handouts are given.
• 45 minutes to 1 hour.

ORGANIZING YOUR STUFF

• Options are given to help you organize your fabric collection, tools, projects and books.
• Handouts given.
• 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Other Services:

• Appraisals
• Judging