Originally Posted by MNQuilter
Also, look at the backing. I know many of us use muslin on backing but the chinese made ones are almost exclusively muslin backed. I think the stitches look too small to be mass produced.
my family has 7 hand made chinese quilts used for beach blankets and cat beds. every one has a coordinating print on the back, cheap ones and better ones. i guess the quality of the stitching is one clue, but it does look like one of the better chinese ones. one hint is that deep ruffle. i don't think that diminishes the value, though. someone made a beautiful hand-made quilt and your friend hit the jackpot.