Expertise I can speak to the age, design, style, region, history, and value of antique quilts.
Experience Forty years as an appraiser, dealer, historian, collector, consultant and museum curator in the area of QUILTS MADE BEFORE 1950.
Organizations American Quilt Study Group (former Board Member); Alliance for the American Quilt (Former Board Member)
Publications Author or co-author of several award winning books on Quilt History; numerous articles on quilt history published over a 30 year period. Details upon request.
Education/Credentials B.A., American History, University of Michigan; Post Graduate courses in folklore, history and art history
Past/Present Clients Esprit de Corp., San Francisco; Levi Strauss, San Francisco; Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI; Oregon Historical Society, Portland, OR
Q: I rescued 3 quilts from a friend that was going to throw them away. I haven't cleaned them yet. I ... A: You did the right thing! Thank you for saving these quilts. The one quilt photo I can see is of a ...
Q: My friend was given a quilt by her mother. Her mother told her it was probably from the 1930's. It ... A: And thanks for your very positive rating on AllExperts. I don't think quilts were used as rugs -- ...
Q: My friend was given a quilt by her mother. Her mother told her it was probably from the 1930's. It ... A: Good Morning, Thanks for your question. I do not recognize the term -- and I would think that ...
Q: Do you know when and where prairie points originated? I've learned Darlene Zimmerman's "strip" ... A: I heard from one of my colleagues who said: I believe they started as a trim on undergarments in ...
Q: I recently purchased an Amish quilt on ebay...(here is the item number in case you want to see ... A: I am happy to help you if I possibly can. I happen to be an expert on antique Amish quilts, but I ...
Q: I saw the question that Fran asked about this particualr quilt when I, too, was looking for the name ... A: .. It was a very popular quilt pattern, so we do see lots of them around still. The quilt was made ...
Q: I would like to include some information about a quilt that I saved from my mother-in-law's move. I ... A: You have done a yeoman's job with your description. I wonder if you are even old enough to know ...
Q: I have 3 small hanging quilts that I am looking to sell as I just have an overflowing house, but I ... A: I am not sure I can be helpful to you, because my field of expertise is antique quilts -- those made ...
Q: I hope you won't think my question is too silly, as it has been bothering me for nearly 20 years ... A: Fran, Thanks for getting back to me. Sorry I gave you a wrong lead. Two things: 1. I just ...
Q: I have a quilting frame stamped on the bottom of one of the legs, "Cranberry Craft Frame, Heritage ... A: You can join the Quilter's History List (QHL) by going to www.hickoryhillquilts.com. I believe it ...
Q: I have a quilting frame stamped on the bottom of one of the legs, "Cranberry Craft Frame, Heritage ... A: My field of expertise is really antique quilts themselves -- well, quilts made before about 1950. ...
Q: I have three antique quilts - two from the late 1800's and one from the early 1900's. They have ... A: Glad to know that this was useful for you. You made a STELLAR trade with your ex-- good for you, ...
Q: I was given a 1850's quilt top today for my birthday. I am soooo nervous. Could I display this in a ... A: I will need a bit more info and I think I may be able to help you. Do you want or need to put the ...
