that is up to you - how much do you think it is worth?

How do I put a value on blood, sweat, & tears? lol

I don't think the insurance company would want to reimburse for handwork, so I would calculate a generous amount of yardage for the quilt and multiply that by a good quality price-per-yard for fabric, and add in the batting and thread costs. That way you can account for the materials in the quilt. Maybe take some photos and measurements to back up your calculations.

Put your name and address inside the box, too. Just in case something happens to the outer wrapping.

Your labor is not insured so take the advice of the others about costs of materials etc.
And definitely put in plastic!

think about putting it in one of those space bags. They don't keep their seal long term but for mailing they would be perfect. You can pick them up in the laundry section ( ironing boards etc) at WalMart. Thats what I would do.. =)

I'd use their packaging. It doesn't add much to the cost and it's pretty sturdy. I always use UPS (mostly because I like my UPS guy...he's so helpful) and have never had a problem with things getting where they're going in good shape. Do be sure and put your address info inside the plastic bag with the quilt stuff.

I think the only way to get reimbursed for your blood, sweat and tears is to get the quilt top appraised before you send it and appraised again after it is quilted. Other wise it is for the value of the fabric, thread, other supplies :(

Can you get it appraised?

I was just thinking about this today!!!! I want to get my quilts appraised after they are made. I wonder how to go about doing this?

Kyia