I grabbed up two vintage quilts today!
#21
They look like a great find. Quilts are dated by the fabric that is in them. They can be no older then the youngest fabric as was mentioned. What you do as far as repair probably depends on your goals. If you are keeping them as a collection you would want to speak with a knowlegable appraiser to determine if repairs would do to the value. If you want to use it, then I would do a new binding just put over the old. Make sure you document what you do and if you find any more information out about their origin.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
#22
WOW! Beautiful older quilts! You did great by finding them. Congratulations. I agree with the others about restoring them with that time period fabric or speak with someone that does this professionally. Enjoy these beauties.
#24
Rachel, I bought an old quilt at an auction a couple of years ago for $45.00. I took it with me when I went to a quilt show sponsored by our local quilting guild. I ended up finding a woman who appraised old quilts. She took pictures and measurements them sent me back a formal appraisal.Turned out my quilt was in great shape but the quilting wasn't the best. It was worth $600.00 and yours are much prettier than mine. Get in touch with your local quilting guild .I'm sure they'd love to help you.Linda
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