Embroidery and Needlepoint Appraisal Services
Every piece of needlework is a treasure...old or new, small or large, simple or complex.
About Needlework Appraisals
What is an appraisal and what type of work do you appraise?
An appraisal is the process of developing an opinion of value. In other words, determining how much your needlework is worth by an appraiser in an independent, impartial and objective manner.
I appraise most types of antique, vintage, and contemporary embroidery created with a threaded needle, such as needlepoint, cross stitch, white work, drawn thread, petit point, blackwork, crewel, and more.
Why should I have my needlework appraised?
Whether purchased, inherited or made by you, there are many reasons to have needlework appraised. The most common include determining value for insurance purposes, donations, buying or selling needlepoint or embroidery, and replacement cost of damaged, lost or stolen items.
What happens when my needlework is appraised?
There are several different types of appraisal reports. After we speak, I will determine which one best suits your needs. Then, an inspection of the needlework is made, preferably in person. The needlework will be researched to determine its value. Some reports include information about the history of the specific type of needlepoint or embroidery. A written appraisal report, usually including photographs, will be presented to you with the value of your needlepoint or embroidery as well as the factors that determined the value of your piece.