Originally Posted by
constantine63
1) Is there any value to such a top and, if I quilt it on my longarm will it decrease it's value - either historically or monetarily?
I am in a similar situation, I have 5 antique quilts that were given to me by my MIL, we think her mother or grandmother may have made some of them. I also want to know if the quilts have value, and if quilting them will decrease the historical/financial values, so I am paying a professional to evaluate them. Even though the internet and this board is full of helpful people, I think a professional opinion is a safer bet when it comes to something like this. The appraiser I found is not only an antique and estate appraiser, she is also certified by AQS as a quilt appraiser. If it turns out that any of my quilts have value, her valuation will be accepted by my insurance company for coverage.