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| vintage handmade quilts | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have a large number of vintage handsewn quilts that are what I think of as "under quilts". ...
A: Beverly, I'm sure there is a market for them, especially if they are well crafted. However, ...
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| Antique Blanket | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I realize your expertise is in quilts rather than wool blankets. Can you refer me to someone who ...
A: Douglas, I understand wanting to restore an item the has sentimental value. You will need to find ...
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| Pennsylvania Amish Quilt | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Please tell me if my 31 year old Wedding Ring ? style Amish Quilt is of value, and how I could sell ...
A: The Wedding Ring pattern was not a traditional pattern made by the Lancaster County Amish. Yours, ...
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| 1849 quilt made by DL>MYERS | 4/28/2008 |
Q: MYERS BETHEL TOWNSHIP FOR MARY ARMSTRONG PLEASE HELP??THANKS FOR YOUR TIME<Diane Kane ...
A: I cannot give a value based on your information. If you'd like to email me a few pictures, I'll try ...
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| Cleaning & Possibly dating a quilt | 8/20/2006 |
Q: I have a quilt from my deceased Grandmother & want to clean it. It looks clean but has that "old ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Here are a few Internet addresses where you might find ...
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| Cleaning vintage satin quilt | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I hope you can advise me as I don't have any idea about quilts. I have recently purchased a ...
A: Lindsey, I'm not really sure about cleaning satin. I have washed down comforters in my machine but ...
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| American Flag Quilt | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Mr. Darwin D. Bearley, I found your name while trying to research an American flag quilt/wall ...
A: I received your email with the pictures of your quilt. After looking very carefully at your quilt, ...
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| antique quilt | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I have an antique quilt that I purchased in Texas. It appears to be hand stitched and has a pattern ...
A: I can't give you any idea what to value the quilt without seeing it of seeing very good pictures. ...
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| 1918 quilt | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I purchased an old handmade quilt from a yard sale last year. It is made of different cotton brown ...
A: Terri, I'm sure your quilt has value but without seeing it, I am unable to give you a value range. ...
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| Antique Quilt | 4/18/2006 |
Q: I have an antique quilt that is 48" x 60" plus a 5" wide hand tatted border (no seams) that I am ...
A: Christi, I do not have a free appraisal service. However, you can go to Ebay.com and do a ...
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| I have a quilt top made by... | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I have a quilt top made by my great grandmother. It is probably double bed size. I don't believe ...
A: All hand made quilts and quilt tops have value. The value of such an item depends and many things. ...
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| 1930's Quilt Top | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I acquired this quilt top when my grandmother passed. Her grandmother made the top in the 1930's - ...
A: Jackie There are two schools of thought on the subject of quilting old tops. Some say it's OK ...
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| Antique Quilt Circa 1908 | 2/6/2006 |
Q: I have in my possession five quilts that were all made by my maternal grandmother who was a fine ...
A: You can send me pictures but send them to ddbstuff@aol.com. I'll tell you what I can. As for ...
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| 1841 breadspread | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I have a breadspread dating back to 1841 excelent condition made by S. Houseman from trexlertown,Pa. ...
A: Liz, Sounds like you have a Jacquard Coverlet. Is it made in 2 section and sewn down the middle? If ...
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| quilts | 1/15/2006 |
Q: I had quilts made by my great grandmother and her mother. I am 67 yrs old and some of them were ...
A: Sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately, it is impossible for me to give you any kind of value ...
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| Antique Quilts | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I have about a half dozen Mennonite, Virginian and others pre 1900 quilts. I bought them from ...
A: Alice Graf sold quilts for many years but has sold her business. It still goes by the same name. ...
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| Any value to quilt tops? | 12/28/2005 |
Q: I have one or two quilt tops -- uncompleted quilts that I rescued from the trash in the early 70's ...
A: EJ, Yes, quilt tops do have value. Some people buy them and finish them as quilts. Others simply ...
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| quilt cleaning | 11/30/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a way to get those dark stains out of quilts (I'm not sure what they ...
A: I wouldn't be able to give you any ideas without really seeing the stains. I wouldn't want to ...
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| worth selling | 11/23/2005 |
Q: ihave a quilt that was used as a rug in the 1850s. it is from michigan. would it have any value ...
A: Could you write again and give me more of a description of your “quilt” or perhaps send me pictures? ...
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| grandmas quilts | 11/21/2005 |
Q: I have several quilts that my grandma made my mom kept them in her ceder chest, if I can send you ...
A: You can send me pictures and I will try to give you some idea of value. However, wothout actually ...
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| quilts | 11/1/2005 |
Q: I bought a quilt at a auction and it has the name of a mill on the back of it. The mill is named ...
A: Sean, I would need to see the quilt in order to date it. Dating a quilt depends on the fabrics on ...
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| Silk Tie Quilt | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I have a silk tie quilt in excellent shape circa 1935, queen size. My two questions are: 1) How ...
A: I don't appraisals here as I really need to see the quilt in order to determine a value. As far as ...
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| selling quilts | 10/24/2005 |
Q: last year I had two of my quilts appraised for insurance purposes. I know want to sell them what is ...
A: That's a tough question to answer. I've been in the business for 30 years and I'm still asking that ...
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| old quilt | 9/28/2005 |
Q: I am trying to identify the old quilt that belonged to my great-grandmother. It is not quilted in ...
A: Judy, If it is tied, it really isn't considered a quilt. It would most likly be a comforter. Tying ...
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| Antique blanket | 9/7/2005 |
Q: Do you know the proper way to store a blanket that is in perfect condition from the late 1800's to ...
A: Regardless of the makeup of the blanket, the best way to store it is to wrap it in acid free paper ...
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| How can I clean an antique... | 9/7/2005 |
Q: How can I clean an antique red and white quilt without it fading and running?
A: The best way to clean a quilt if it is in good condition is to wash it. However, it must be in ...
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| quilt | 8/17/2005 |
Q: We had a fire and are trying to value a quilt which was made by my great grandmother about 1880. It ...
A: Shaun: Sorry to hear about your fire but I would really need to see the quilt or at the very least, ...
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| Hanging a Quilt | 8/11/2005 |
Q: I have inherited a hand made quilt in perfect condition, about sixty years old. I would like to ...
A: Here are several quilt hanging methods that work fine. Much depends on where you are hanging the ...
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| Antique Quilts | 7/14/2005 |
Q: My husband's mother gave him several quilts when his father pasted away two years ago. The quilts ...
A: Having your quilts appraised is a very good idea. In the meantime, take them out of the plastic bag ...
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| Quilt tops | 7/4/2005 |
Q: I don't know for sure what qualifies as "antique", but I am 52 years old and have several quilt tops ...
A: You should have your quilt tops appraised before selling. Some are worth quite a bit. I suggest ...
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| swastika quilt | 6/12/2005 |
Q: I have a quilt that has pink swastikas on a white background-was this a well known pattern or not? I ...
A: Even though a swastika quilt pattern is has many different names, to 99% of people it is still a ...
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| quilt | 6/10/2005 |
Q: I was given a quilt today that has a date sewn in of 1938. The quilt is in a trip around the world ...
A: Check these sites to find a qualified quilt appraiser: http://www.quilthistory.com./quilt.htm ...
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| old quilt | 6/8/2005 |
Q: I purchased a handmade quilt several years ago with scalloped edges from a thrift shop. How can I ...
A: Carol, If I was you, I'd have it appraised first so that you will be armed when you approach a ...
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| Quilts | 5/31/2005 |
Q: My neighbor left me about 6 quilts that her mother and grandmother had made. A few have dates on ...
A: Sure, your quilts are definitely worth something and should be properly cared for. I'd suggest ...
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| Is my quilt an antique? | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I have inherited a queen-sized quilt from my mother in law. It has been on the attic for at least ...
A: It sounds to me as if it was probably made in the 40's. There were lots of patriotic and flag ...
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| quilt made in 1897-1907 | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I have a pathwork quilt which was made by my great great grandmother from 1897-1907. It is hung on a ...
A: Betsey; I'd find a good appraiser in your area. Try to find one that specializes in quilts and ...
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| Quilts | 5/3/2005 |
Q: I have inherited some quilts from my Aunt who just passed away. I am sure that some of the quilts ...
A: Unfortunately, It is impossible to evaluate a quilt without actually seeing it. Quilt values are ...
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| Quilt Value | 4/30/2005 |
Q: I have a quilt that I believe is about 100 years old. it is the Sun bonnet girl pattern hand made. ...
A: Suzanne, "Sunbonnets Sues" were popular in the 1930s. Their value, like with all quilts depends on ...
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| I have an old quil- valuable and repairable? | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I have a an antique quilt from my great aunt's house. It is white background with blue and white ...
A: Sounds to me like you are loving your Aunt's quilt to death. I can't tell how old it is without ...
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| I have quilts approximately... | 4/16/2005 |
Q: I have quilts approximately 80 years old. Some are faded but still in good shape. Also have hand ...
A: It would be impossible to determine value of your quilts and blankets without actually seeing them. ...
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| native american quilt | 3/31/2005 |
Q: native american made, quilt. Oto tribe, ok. names of all who worked on, sewn on. done about 1930's. ...
A: I can't offer a value without seeing it. I would not clean it if you aren't familiar with cleaning ...
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| Quilting pieces from the 40's | 3/22/2005 |
Q: My mother gave me a bunch of quilt pieces that my grandmother put together before her sudden death ...
A: Here are three sources for vintage fabrics. You can also search Ebay ...
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| Quilt Value | 3/14/2005 |
Q: my mother has a homemade quilt that is at least 100 years old and in very good condition . She was ...
A: I'd suggest checking to see if you have a quilt appraiser in your area. Check your local library to ...
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| Antique Coverlet | 3/8/2005 |
Q: We have been told to insure the coverlet for $500.00, but we are very interested in selling it. What ...
A: I'd really have to see it before I could give you any idea as to its value. Sounds like you already ...
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| identifying your quilt | 3/2/2005 |
Q: Where do I start in researching the value of my quilt?
A: The quickest and easiest way to determine the value of you quilt and to learn a lot more, is to find ...
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| name of quilt | 2/22/2005 |
Q: I have an antique lap quilt that was given to me by a great aunt.It is the size of a baby blanket ...
A: Claudia, I really haven't heard of a particular name or category for this type of quilt other than ...
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| repairing a quilt | 9/9/2004 |
Q: A friend has asked me to do some repairs on an old family quilt. It's in pretty good shape but ...
A: Kathy, I don't do repairs so I'd suggest you consult a quilt restorer. Here are a couple of web ...
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| Antique Quilt | 9/7/2004 |
Q: I have received a quilt from my husbands Great Great Grandmother. It is a crazy quilt made of mainly ...
A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I live in Akron and would be more than happy to look at ...
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| quilt | 8/23/2004 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN TO SEVERAL AUCTIONS AND FOUND THAT WHEN A QUILT THAT HAD BEEN MADE BY THE AMISH COMES UP ...
A: Yes, true OLD Amish quilts do have real value. They are highly sought after by collectors. ...
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| old quilts | 8/22/2004 |
Q: My great grandmother handmade some quilts and they were not taken care of very well. I was ...
A: It is very difficult to suggest cleaning methods for old quilts without really seeing them. ...
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| quilts | 8/13/2004 |
Q: My Great Grandmother loved to make quilts. I have a few that are in sad shape after much use. I was ...
A: Most quilt collectors want quilts that are in relatively good condition. However, some collectors ...
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| Quilt | 5/18/2004 |
Q: I have a quilt (I was told) from the 40's and Ohio, how do I find out how much it is worth and how ...
A: You could find a quilt appraiser in your area and have them appraise your quilt. If you want help, ...
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| wedding quilt | 4/27/2004 |
Q: I have had a quilt that was from my grandmother...blue and white...stitched togeather (two ...
A: Pam, What you have is not a quilt but a Jacquard Coverlet. These are woven in two narrow pieces and ...
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| trunk full of old quilt tops | 4/26/2004 |
Q: My husband was given a cedar trunk that was full of quilt tops estimated to have been done in the ...
A: There are a lot of collectors of quilt tops. Some finish them and many don't. Some believe they ...
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| S.Car. albumn quilt | 4/19/2004 |
Q: Sir....I have an albumn quilt from Donaldsville(Donalds), S. Car. that has many signatures in india ...
A: Sounds like a "Signature" Quilt. These were usually made by a church or other group as a fund ...
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| cleaning a quilt | 4/12/2004 |
Q: I received an old quilt, all handstitched, from my mother, who assured me that it was old. It's ...
A: I wash a lot of my quilts in my machine. I use warm water and fill the machine for a large wash. I ...
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| Cleaning an antique quilt | 3/18/2004 |
Q: I own an old quilt that is dated 1906. It really needs to be cleaned but I have no idea how to do it ...
A: Tammy, These kinds of quilts with silks are almost impossible to clean. In fact, I don't even have ...
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| drunkard's path quilt | 2/11/2004 |
Q: Darwin: I am interested in possibly buying an antique quilt I saw at an antique store. It is a ...
A: To be honest, I'm not sure when the Drunkard's Path was started but from my experience, 1860 does ...
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