When was the first Crazy Quilt ever made?

You date a crazy quilt by the ages of the fabric. So the newest fabric is probably the date that it was made. And this quilt has fabric all the way back to the 1860s in it. What’s wonderful about this quilt is, it’s made in the opulent era, the 1890s.

What kind of quilt is called a crazy quilt?

APPRAISER: Well, this style of quilt is called a crazy quilt. And it actually can be a family history quilt, as well. You date a crazy quilt by the ages of the fabric. So the newest fabric is probably the date that it was made.

How much does a crazy quilt on Antiques Roadshow cost?

We get a lot of crazy quilts in, we, we see a lot of them. And the average price we give is $400 to $600. But this quilt is what I would consider over the top. And these reasons: the beautiful fabrics, all of the historical things, the, the portraits, even, that are on it in silk.

What was the history of the Crazy Quilt?

Crazy quilts could be made from oddly shaped scraps in poorer households, but they were also made in the homes of upper class ladies as part of an avant garde movement that was a late Victorian take on international design. Have a look at the fascinating history of crazy quilts with us.

Why are crazy quilts made out of scraps?

This is in part because of elegant they look- far ahead of their time. Crazy quilts could be made from oddly shaped scraps in poorer households, but they were also made in the homes of upper class ladies as part of an avant garde movement that was a late Victorian take on international design.

How are antique crazy quilts judged for quality?

Antique Crazy quilts are judged by design, graphics, level of embellishment and overall condition. We have antique quilts truly astonishing in their level of needlework and graphic impact, and as always, guaranteed to be the very highest quality.