Old Crow Services, LLC
Why Appraise?
To establish a replacement value for insurance purposes before a loss such as fire, flood, damage, or disappearance occurs.
Appraisals can help with:
-Insurance and replacement value
-Quilt exhibitions and competitions
-Selling, gifting, or donating a quilt
-Estate documentation
-Preserving your quilt’s history and details
Appraisal Service is $50
You will receive documented and detailed photographs of your quilt.
An official statement of value of written record for proof of insurance coverage, fair market value, and donation.
My Story
Quiltmaker, textile historian, and quilt appraiser with 40+ years of sewing experience and a lifelong connection to quilting. Specializing in quilt and quilted-textile appraisal, documentation, condition assessment, preservation, repair, and historical research.
Experienced in evaluating antique and contemporary quilts; documenting provenance and construction; assessing condition; dating textiles; and preparing estimated values for insurance and donation purposes.
AREAS OF SERVICE
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Quilt and quilted-textile appraisals
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Insurance and replacement-value appraisals
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Donation and fair-market-value research
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Quilt documentation and provenance
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Textile identification and dating
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Condition assessment
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Quilt repair, cleaning, and preservation
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Quilt history and pattern identification
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Client education and consultation
QUALIFICATIONS
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AQS Quilt Appraiser Skills Course — 2023, 2027
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AQS Certified Quilt Documentarian Course — 2024
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USPAP 15-Hour Course Compliance — 2026
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Bachelor of Arts, History — University of North Texas
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Student curator experience with the Texas Fashion Collection
MEMBERSHIP
American Quilter’s Society — Life Member
American Quilt Study Group
Professional Appraiser Association – Quilted Textiles — Student Affiliate
American Society of Appraisers — Member Candidate
West Houston Quilter’s Guild
International Quilt Association — Member and Quilt Angel
WORK EXPERIENCE
Old Crow Services, LLC – Owner
2003-present
Providing quilt appraisal, documentation, preservation, repair, cleaning, longarm quilting, and textile services. Appraiser for local quilt shows and community events.
University of North Texas –
College of Visual Arts & Design Teaching Assistant
1999-2002
Worked with professors in and out of class. This included creating presentations of organized visuals and helping students with assignments. Courses included Art History Survey I & II and Introduction to Fashion Design.
Texas Fashion Collection – Student Curator
1999-2001
Cataloged and documented historic textiles; dated garments and textiles; evaluated condition; assisted with cleaning and repair; and estimated values for donations.