charlottequilts

Good point.

hugs,
charlotte

WMUTeach

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.

pamelor

Wow is right! The original poster seemed oblivious to the awesomeness of these quilts but I'm glad they posted and thank you for picking up this thread so we can all see!
​​​​​. So gorgeous and each one a piece of history.

Blondie~

Tripped upon this thread. I know it’s old. But that cathedral windows quilt is indeed very impressive! It may inspire me to do one. I don’t question anyone wanting to sell a relative’s quits. Perhaps they are acting as executrix(or) for a family where no one wants the quilts. Perhaps they need money for other things. I credit her for searching and coming to a board like this for advice.

Lady Diana

Why do we keep getting posts that are anywhere from 4 to 10+ years old? I feel so stupid for posting on some of fhem.

Sewingmguru

WoW!
All looks awesome!

cashs_mom

Thank you, Charlotte. These threads always bug me, too. All they seem to care about it how much money they can get. No thought to having something from previous generations to pass on.

Quiltwoman44

I sincerely hope the poster was able to sell the quilts if that was her need to do so. Wonderful quilts. some would pay $400.00 for the first quilt. I wonder if she is still active here? shame if not.

Karamarie

You have been busy, great work.