I'm probably not selling...just maybe will have appraised.

I would NEVER sell that! It is fantastic! I have a book by Linda Seward called "Quilts Around the Year". On page 52 she states "During the 1860's women used a special dye to create the green shade that was so popular at the time. However, the dye was not stable and as the years passed, the green faded to the soft tan seen in the leaves and vines on this quilt. The color is known as fugitive green."
I know I have a book with that pattern in it somewhere but am not sure I am brave enough to try it!

it is truly beautiful :)

To me - the stain just says that the quilt had been used at some point in time and that makes it even more priceless. If nothing else put it on a quilt rack in some room of our home and enjoy looking at it.

I have known of quilt appraisers at a couple of the large national quilt shows. I would contact Paducah Quilt Show or Houston Show and ask if they are going to have an appraiser.

sometimes local quilt guilds will have an appraiser at their shows. They usually charge between 25 and 35 for an appraisal.

It is beautiful, and I wouldn't sell it. I would cherish it, as it was given to you by your mother. What a beautiful gift.

The colors are right for the time period, and as stated above--the green will fade to tan over time and if washed. Very nice quilt and I wouldn't worry about a stain.

i can't even imagine the amount of work it took to get a quilt like that done wayyyyyyyyyyyyy back then. It would be difficult at best with all our new fangled stuff. Very pretty. I wouldn't let anyone near it let alone sell it, but i'm just weird that way. An apprasial for insurance would certanly be good. Have you ever seen what the starting bid of vintage quilts in good condition at ebay? It's an eye opener

Why u think of selling such a tresure?

Why would you want to sell such a treasure?

OMG what a treasure! Label it with what you know before sending it away. Research please.....it is a real keepsake :-D

That is a beautiful piece!! What a treasure.
I don't think I could part with it

I would suggest getting it appraised. You could contact the local quilt guild for names of appraisers. I have two quilts from civil war era --one appraised at $2500 and the other at $500. Even the appraiser was surprised at the value of the $2500 one--had something to do with all the information I had about the maker, etc. as well as the fabrics that had been used.

Too beautiful to sell.

Too beautiful to sell.

WOW! that is very pretty

Wow! I could never part with
that beauty. I have several
that my grandmother made and
won't part with them either.
They are 70+ years old. Still
in good shape. Enjoy!!!!
Hugs, Sharon

That is awesome!

I agree.

Beautiful quilt! What a treasure! Are you sure you are able to part with it? Your LQS may know of someone who does quilt appraisals. Otherwise search the internet for someone in your area. Good luck!

It's a wonderful example of mid 19th century applique. Just gorgeous! These quilts have great value if in good condition. I see them auctioned and many go for thousands of dollars. Take a look at these beautiful red and green quilts on Rocky Mountain Quilts website>>

http://www.rockymountainquilts.com/f...quilts_rwg.php

Might you take a photo of the border and corner so we can see?

Wow!! What a gift of love and warmth from your mom. I wd. always keep it safely :thumbup:

The Piedmont Quilters Guild of Greensboro,NC, had a professional appraiser at their fall 2010 show.She was from Roanoke VA. They could give you the contact info.

I sure hope you get it appraised; and then get it added under your home owner's insurance policy.