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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

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7. log cabin quilt

Reply to RainDog (Original post)

Thu Apr 26, 2012, 10:32 AM

Apr 2012

if it is the real deal could be worth at least $1000. but I know that there was never satin on those..you can tell the age from the prints on the fabric..I would take it into a antique shop and see what they say / not to sell but just for info / ..you cant really do a touch and feel on Ebay..

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] RainDog Apr 2012 OP

you should have an expert look at it Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2012 #1

thanks! RainDog Apr 2012 #2

Fabric conservator supernova Apr 2012 #3

again, thanks! RainDog Apr 2012 #4

Value for old quilts is decided not only by age, but also by the sinkingfeeling Apr 2012 #5

you could very well be right that it was pieced long before it was backed. grasswire Apr 2012 #6

log cabin quilt april Apr 2012 #7

+1 McCIoud Dec 2012 #8

no need to kick RainDog Dec 2012 #9