FAQ (Frequently Asked ?’s)

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,…?