General Questions
Does the International Quilt Study Center & Museum appraise quilts? How can I sell my quilt?
We do not offer quilt appraisal services directly. The first step in selling quilts is to obtain an appraisal, or to do some comparison shopping on an Internet-based auction site that will help you determine the market value of your quilts. The American Quilter's Society and Professional Association of Appraisers - Quilted Textiles offer information on their websites.
Once you have a value established, then you need to market the quilts. Again, the Internet is a great way to access a large audience. You might also consider consigning pieces - though the seller gets about 40 percent of the total. People also search online so many owners use websites to sell their wares. You could also consider an ad in the paper stating that you have quilts for sale. There are many options- it just depends on how much work you want to do to get the word out!
