Quilt Appraisals is an essential service offered at the Quilt Plano Show, providing quilters and collectors with valuable insights into the worth, condition, and historical significance of their quilts. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a collector, having your quilt appraised by a certified professional ensures it’s valued correctly. This process can offer peace of mind, especially for insurance purposes, resale value, or simply preserving a treasured family heirloom.

Having your quilt professionally appraised at the Quilt Plano Show guarantees an accurate valuation from experts who understand quilting artistry, technique, fabric, and the historical context of different patterns. Our certified appraisers have years of experience in textile arts and are recognized by national quilting associations for their knowledge and accuracy in quilt evaluations.

Most insurance policies require an appraisal to list an item as “scheduled” property. Without insurance, damage or loss to your quilt might not be covered by your insurance policy. Many insurance companies will only reimburse you for the cost of “bedcovering” – (that’s a blanket!). In addition to the damage a quilt or wearable art garment might sustain might sustain during its lifetime, these items have become the targets of theft and victims of natural disasters as witnessed by quilt owners in flood and fire areas lately.

Many quilts have disappeared while being shipped to shows across the country. Many quilt and wearable art show organizers, gallery owners, shippers, and even some local quilt store owners are now requiring appraisals for quilts or wearable art on display that will meet their insurance requirements while the item is in their care.

If you are a quilt owner, collector, dealer, quilt maker, wearable art maker or dealer, one thing you should do is to seek an appraisal from a certified quilt appraiser.

• To establish a replacement value for insurance purposes
• To purchase a “Fine Arts Floater”
• To determine a value for donation, gift, or estate purposes for the IRS
• To provide a value to a venue that requires insurance and/or appraisals
• To provide adequate coverage during shipping or while in transit
• To aid in determining Fair Market Value
• A meaningful addition to a quilt given as a gift

Your quilt is more than fabric and stitches — it’s time, artistry, and often, priceless memories. An insurance appraisal helps protect that value by determining what it would take to replace your quilt or quilted garment with one of similar quality and craftsmanship.

Whether you treasure a 1920s Double Wedding Ring quilt or a brand-new piece lovingly made (or gifted) to you, the appraisal ensures your quilt’s worth is clear and recognized.

Thinking about selling your quilt? A fair market appraisal helps you understand what it could bring in today’s market.

It reflects the price a willing buyer and seller might agree upon, based on current trends in both new and antique quilts, auctions, galleries, and private sales.

While not a guaranteed sales price, this appraisal gives you a realistic picture of your quilt’s value — so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Donating a quilt? A tax donation appraisal provides the documentation the IRS requires to establish its value — whether for charitable giving, family records, or estate purposes.

Beyond taxes, appraisals also protect your quilts from life’s unexpected events. From theft and shipping mishaps to fires, floods, and even quilt shows, having a written appraisal ensures your quilt is properly valued and covered when it matters most.

The Quilt Show Appraisals service at the Quilt Plano Show is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to understand the worth and significance of their quilt. Whether you need an appraisal for insurance, resale, or historical purposes, our certified professionals are here to offer expert advice and accurate assessments. Make sure to schedule your appointment early to take full advantage of this opportunity.