Originally Posted by
lindaschipper
The first one is called Cathedral Window, and in my humble may be the most valuable one of the four. Gosh, it's gorgous!
I absolutely agree. This quilt is work intensive and would not be done quickly but likely over many years. Each is beautiful in its own way. Another option if you wish to seek a proper value is to: 1. contact one of the large quilt organization in your region of the country. They could direct you to an appraiser. 2. If you have a university or college with a textiles department or fashion design department it is not uncommon to have an expert on historical fabrics on faculty, 3. a local museum. I live in a mid-sized town and we have curator of all things made of fabric (clothing, furniture, quilts and other home goods).
You have an adventure ahead of you. Those four pieces are certainly more than beautiful quilts. They are part of your family history. Enjoy them if you can and if not honor them and the quilt maker by putting them in the hands of someone who will cherish them.