Nanjam62, I too am from Ky, used to be in Louisville but now in Bardstown. The quilt isn't that big that I would ever cut it. It's really quite a nice quilt. I don't think that all of the fabric is from the thirties but some possibly may be or a least be 30's reproductions. I think it would be more valuable if long armed because it would last longer being held together stronger. I love tied quilts as much as every one else but honestly quilts that we sewn are more durable. I have a few tied quilts that are old and well used that the ties start to rot or tiny holes form where they are tied. I have a family member that is over making tied prayer quilts for the sick through her church in Louisville.