Quilts in the Gardens

Judy Lyons is an AQS Certified Canadian Quilt Appraiser, and is accredited with the International Society of Appraisers. She is a Canadian Personal Property Appraiser and a member of the Professional Association of Appraisers of Quilted Textiles.

Before becoming certified as an appraiser in 2002, Judy started apprenticing with Canadian and U.S. appraisers in 1999. During this time, she also completed "A History of Quilts" online course with the University of Nebraska. She continues to attend symposiums and conferences related to the history of quilt making and professional appraisal practices. She has held many appraisal days and lectures at shops, guilds and quilt shows locally and across Canada.

Judy is a member of the Canadian Quilters’ Association. She served on the Board of Directors for 3 years as Publicity Director (2000-2003).

Judy has held 3 quilt documentation projects in the Hamilton-Wentworth County in Ontario. There are many quilts to be seen that are still in the cupboard and their stories untold. She will point out the importance of recording and labeling your quilts.

Fill the Simple Form Below to Have Your Quilt Appraised!

Curiosity about values of treasures in our homes is becoming more popular. As our society ages we are finding more items – including quilts – that we have no idea what value they have.

There are many financial issues that require appraisals to protect your interests.

Our insurance companies stress that everyone should have a comprehensive inventory of personal property, collections and household goods for their personal property coverage. Also an appraisal is needed for claims or losses.
Lawyers need appraisals to settle estates, and in the case of divorce settlements – inventories are required for the division of property.
Banks and trust companies require appraisals of personal property before they distribute or sell the items.
Moving/shipping companies need appraisals to assess the loss or damage for a proper settlement.
Donations to your favourite charity require appraisals.

A quilt appraisal is your written document confirming the age, identification, construction, workmanship and up-to-date unbiased estimate of value of your quilt, art quilt or quilted garment.

We are inviting the general public to bring in their quilts — old and new, heavy quilts, simple quilts, poorly cared for quits, rough fabrics, painted quilts, embroidered quilts and otherwise unappreciated quilts. Quilts quilted by local groups, First World War, Second World War and depression era quilts are all welcome. On May 14–15, 2011 Judy Lyons, Quilt Appraiser from Burlington, Ontario will be at the Quilts in the Gardens to appraise quilts and have quilt consultations. As an alternative to using the form on this page, you can call Judy at 905-639-2441 or email her for an appointment. Appointments for appraisals can be made any time if you cannot make it to the show.

Guild Members: please note that quilts hanging in the show can be appraised while they are hanging.

I would like to have my quilt appraised
(Written appraisals: $50.00. Verbal consultations: $25.00. Payment by cash or cheque due at the time of appointment.)
I am a Halton Quilters’ Guild Member: Yes No
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Title of Quilt/Pattern:
Date Quilt Made:
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Made by:	Same as Name
Quilted by:	Same as Name
Original design:	Yes No Class Workshop Project: Yes No
Provenance: (Genealogy where available)
Fabric Content: (List fibers used in piece)
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Has quilt been exhibited, won awards, published (list)
Do you have a record of sales of similar quilts? Yes No