I mail quilts frequently and can safely say "don't bother insuring them". I have a friend who recently retired from the post office, and when she told me what I would have to go through getting re-embursed should one get lost I was appalled! She suggested wrapping in tissue paper or roll into an old pillow case, then buying the correct size box for "Priority Mail". The post person helped me select the correct size, it comes with a tracking no. and insurance and was guaranteed to arrive in three days (Nev. to Virginia). My friend received it as promised and it was very reasonable.