FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)

WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE MY QUILT APPRAISED?

• Appraisals can only be done for the owner of the quilt.

• Any documentation you have about the quilt:
      Fabric, Batting, techniques, .... used
      Name of quilt's maker or the quilt's heritage
      Any awards the quilt has received
      Information about the quiltmaker

WHAT DO I RECEIVE WITH MY APPRAISAL?

• A professionally computer generated appraisal document identifying the uniqueness of your quilt, including a picture of the quilt

• Confidentiality about your quilt appraisal

• A legal document stating the value of the quilt for the purpose stated on the appraisal form

• The understanding of the value of your quilt

WHAT HAPPENS AT AN APPRAISAL?

• The average appraisal takes 30 minutes.

• You will complete an information sheet prior to the appraisal.

• You may be asked to help position the quilt for optimal viewing by the appraiser.
   

HOW ARE QUILTS APPRAISED?

• Quilts are measured (block size, features, etc.)

• Documentation of workmanship (construction and quilting)

• Condition of the quilt at the time of the appraisal

• Provenance of the quilt

• Date of completion, maker, quilter (if not the same)

• What materials were used; pattern, unusual fabrics, threads, techniques,...?