The thread on insuring a quilt got me to thinking.

A few summers ago I saw an old quilt at a yard sale ($50) that looked to
be made of men's wool suits (circa 1920-30). They were all dark fabrics
and I wasn't interested in buying it for that reason. They were just
squares, nothing fancy.

But I was wondering what would be a reasonable amount to pay for just a
quilt top, should I find one, that I could bring home and finish myself.
I'll probably still be going to sales, even though I shouldn't, and
wondered about a ball park figure (I know prices vary according to area).

I have found a couple of tops for $5 at the thrift store. I have
several I have bought on Ebay. The yellow dwr here is one of the
$5.00 ones and I went ahead and repaired and quiilted it.

http://home1.gte.net/res6mc9p/tlw/ta...hoto_page.html

It just depends on the cost and how well it is made and how well
you like it. My favorite top I found in an antique store for $35.00.
All depression era prints. A DWR but all the cornerstones still need
to be stitched in.
Take a look on Ebay to get an idea of what tops go for
the big bucks.
Taria

Phyllis Nilsson wrote:

A few summers ago I saw an old quilt at a yard sale ($50) that looked to
be made of men's wool suits (circa 1920-30). They were all dark fabrics
and I wasn't interested in buying it for that reason. They were just
squares, nothing fancy.

But I was wondering what would be a reasonable amount to pay for just a
quilt top, should I find one, that I could bring home and finish myself.
I'll probably still be going to sales, even though I shouldn't, and
wondered about a ball park figure (I know prices vary according to area).

I wouldn't pay more for the top than it would cost me to make it myself,
unless it involved a lot of beautiful hand appliqué or other time-consuming
work. And I'd really have to love it to take the trouble of finishing it.
Too many quilts of my own to finish as it is! But that's just me, YMMD.
Roberta in D

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A few summers ago I saw an old quilt at a yard sale ($50) that looked to be
made of men's wool suits (circa 1920-30). They were all dark fabrics and I
wasn't interested in buying it for that reason. They were just squares,
nothing fancy.

But I was wondering what would be a reasonable amount to pay for just a
quilt top, should I find one, that I could bring home and finish myself.
I'll probably still be going to sales, even though I shouldn't, and
wondered about a ball park figure (I know prices vary according to area).

Oh my, that DWR is a treasure, Taria! Just beautiful! I also am in love with
the second quilt. Those are MY colors! G Did you come up with the pattern
yourself, and is the DWR hand or machine quilted? All of your quilts are
wonderful!

Vickie in Cleveland

"Taria wrote ...
I have found a couple of tops for $5 at the thrift store. I have
several I have bought on Ebay. The yellow dwr here is one of the
$5.00 ones and I went ahead and repaired and quiilted it.

http://home1.gte.net/res6mc9p/tlw/ta...hoto_page.html
Taria

Phyllis Nilsson wrote: