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Welcome to the quilt appraisal web site!
An avid quilter and quilt
historian, Deborah (Deb) Roberts
has been appraising quilts for over 20 years and specializes in the
appraisal of antique quilts, contemporary quilts, and innovative art quilts,
as well as other textiles, including hooked rugs and antique samplers.
Deborah has appraised for corporations, museums, and private collectors, on
a national and international basis. She offers written appraisals for
insurance, fair market and donation/estate values. Deborah is available to
travel to any area to appraise, or as a speaker on appraisals and other
quilt or textile related topics. To reach Deborah you may email her at
quiltevals@aol.com
Deborah Roberts'
Personal Statement
"Unfortunately,
it is not uncommon for a quilt owner to have a loss of, or damage to a
quilt. When this occurs, it amazes me, that these wonderful creations,
whether old family heirlooms, new innovative designs, or beautifully quilted
garments, are not covered by insurance. Losses occur even in the most simple
circumstances and rarely is there a way to recover from the loss of a
treasured quilt unless it is insured. Even in the best of situations,
insurance companies today settle for cost of materials only, unless the
value can be substantiated with a written appraisal by a qualified quilt
appraiser."
See
Deborah's article, "Is Your Quilt Worth More than a Blanket"
Professional Quilter and
Author Consultations: On a contract basis, Deborah lends her skill to
professional quilters and authors in assessing their work for value
enhancement. Please contact for further details.
Special Services & Complimentary Offer
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Contacting an Appraiser
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Deborah also provides the following
services to Guilds, Groups, Museums and Historical Societies:
 | Classes and Lectures on quilt/textile
history and related subjects. |
| Documentation |
| Identification |
| Quilt Dating |
| Consultation |
| Quilt Appreciation and Appraisal Days
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| Custom Classes for Groups or Guilds |
AS a special service for quilt guilds or other show sponsoring
organizations, Deborah has developed programs to meet the needs of quilt
shows and their guests at NO CHARGE to the
sponsor. For more information, please contact her at
quiltevals@aol.com.
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Contacting an Appraiser
Whatever the reason for the
appraisal of a quilt or quilted garment you should always seek the best
evaluation. An AQS certified professional provides each client with
a consistent quality of work whether the piece is antique, contemporary or
any other style. For a recommendation of a qualified appraiser in your
area or to contact Deborah Roberts, please email her at
quiltevals@aol.com.
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PAAQT: Professional Association of Appraisers - Quilted
Textiles.
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This is just the beginning of my favorite quilts photo
album - I will be adding more as time permits - watch for my favorite
fabrics which will also be added soon. |
PAAQT was established in 1993 as a
regulating body for appraisers certified by the American Quilter's
Society. Each PAAQT appraiser has been thoroughly tested on knowledge of
fabrics, dates, construction techniques, the ability to recognize
patterns and regional influences, and their awareness of values of
antique as well as contemporary quilts and related textiles. PAAQT
members are located throughout the United States, with members also
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The
Quilt Appraisal Page 
©1996-2010.
All rights reserved. All material contained in this website or related websites
by Deborah Roberts is protected by copyright and may not be used, retransmitted,
or reproduced for any purpose whatsoever other that for personal home use.
Copying for public distribution of any materials on this website is strictly
prohibited without the written permission of Deborah Roberts. ***Which generally
she is happy to give.