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Old 08-20-2013, 10:48 AM
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Hi,

I had this quilt left to me and am trying to learn more about it. I would like to know what type of quilt it is and how I can tell the approximate date? I think it is old but I don't know? Anyone have a guess as to this quilt's value? It is on a queen size bed in the picture.

Shelly
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Old 08-20-2013, 10:54 AM
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It is a YOYO quilt . Age ? I do not know. I do love it. Does it have a piece of fabric for a backing ?Good luck in your quest for knowledge. Hugs
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Old 08-20-2013, 10:55 AM
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That is a yo-yo quilt. I know my mom was making one in the early fifties, if that tells you anything.
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Old 08-20-2013, 11:01 AM
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Is there quilt batting in it? It will be dated by the newest fabric in it. It may be easier to see the fabric on the other side.
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It does not have a fabric backing...I can put my finger through the holes in between each small square. Is it supposed to have a fabric backing?

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Old 08-20-2013, 11:40 AM
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It doesn't have to have a bat or backing. Fine the way it is. I bet it weighs a ton! Very nice.

As for date, quilts are dated by the newest fabric in the quilt. Google dating cotton fabric and see what you find.
It may take some research.
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Yo-you quilt. I concur with the rest of the folks. Date goes by newest fabric. My Mom made one of these in the late 50's-60's.

Good luck! Love the quilt.

Anita
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Yo-you quilt. I concur with the rest of the folks. Date goes by newest fabric. My Mom made one of these in the late 50's-60's. Her's didn't have a backing or batting either. I believe this is the way they were done.

Good luck! Love the quilt.

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It probably isn't worth a great deal of money - I had an old quilt appraised - it was worth about $300.00 and was from the late 1800's. To me it is priceless as my grandfather helped piece it when he was a little boy - It was a functional quilt that was used a lot - log cabin with shirtings and even eyelet fabric. Seems like the quilts that are worth a lot of money are like Baltimore Albums, etc. Enjoy your quilt - it is a treasure.
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If there is a quilt museum or historical society in your area they may be able to help date the quilt. You can check the completed listings on eBay to get a better idea of what they're selling for.
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