who buys antique quilts?

Question

I have a 100% cotton quilt including the old timey cotton that was appraised at over 100 years old, but cannot be repaired as the kind of pattern is obsolete. I'm looking for a museum to pay me to display or someone interested in buying it.

Answer 1

Why can't it be repaired? The block pattern of the quilt can be reproduced and the fabric doesn't matter.

I would not recommend using it but any quilt collector would prob be glad to have it.

Answer 2

There are plenty of people who will buy it - especially if it has a label on the back with a name and or date on it. One persons ratty old quilt is another family's history.

Also, my guess is that it would be difficult to repair because the fabric is worn, and or the fabric dyes have faded etc. Patterns do not become obsolete - a template can be made for any type of quilt and would only be necessary to make new pieces or recreate the quilt.

Or if you mean the fabric pattern itself is obsolete, well then, my guess is also that the fabric has had it and can't be replaced. Still, quilts in as is condition can still be valuable if not monitarily then historically.

Answer 3

Collectors that you can find on e bay might buy it from you. At times museums will let you do a tax deductible donation. Check with museums all over the country and send them a query I believe there are museums for quilting enthusiasts -Gaches mansion now a quilt museum, Virginia Quilt Museum at 301 South Main StreetHarrisonburg, VA 22801, American Museum of Quilts in California , Smithsonian .These are but a few. Do an online search. There are also brokers like Shelly Zegart of Kentucky. You can contact Christies auction house. Check their website.

Answer 4

You could always sell it on eBay to a quilt collector.

Answer 5

No one will buy it

Answer 6

CHECK OUT WEB SITES

Answer 7

no one!!!!!!!!!!!!!