What Can an Appraisal Be Used For?
- Establishing replacement value for insurance
- Purchasing a Fine Arts Floater policy
- Determining fair market value for selling
- Documenting value for donation, gift, or estate purposes
- Meeting requirements for galleries, shows, or venues
- Ensuring proper coverage during shipping or transit
- Adding meaningful documentation to a quilt as a gift
Types of Appraisals Offered
Insurance Replacement Appraisal
Your quilt is more than fabric and stitches—it’s time, skill, and often cherished memories. An insurance appraisal determines what it would cost to replace your quilt with one of similar quality and craftsmanship.
Fair Market Appraisal
If you’re considering selling your quilt, this appraisal gives you a realistic sense of what it could bring in today’s market based on current trends in antique and contemporary quilts.
Tax Donation Appraisal
Planning to donate a quilt? This provides the documentation required by the IRS to establish its value for charitable giving and estate planning.
Lisa Erlandson
Certified Quilt Appraiser with over 28 years of experience in quilted textiles. Lisa understands and takes into account artistry, technique, materials, condition, and the historical context of patterns and construction.
Is It Important To Get My Quilt Appraised?
Short answer? Yes—more than most people realize.
Many quilt owners assume their homeowner’s insurance will fully cover their quilt. But without a written appraisal, insurance companies often classify quilts as basic “bed coverings”—which means reimbursement may only reflect the cost of a blanket, not the true value of your work.