GERALD E. ROY Professional Quilt Appraiser & Documentarian
Certified by the American Quilters Society in 1989
Quilts and quilt related items including woven coverlets, etc.
2023 Schedule: Thursdays, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug 10, Sep 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14 from 12 PM – 2 PM by appointment only.
On one Thursday a month, Gerald Roy hosts Quilt Appraisals at Quilted Threads. These appraisals, scheduled by appointment only, are an opportunity for you to have your quilts – antique, old, or new – examined and reviewed by a Certified Quilt Appraiser. Depending on the service you have selected (see descriptions below) you will receive feedback ranging from written legal documents for insurance/sale/donation purposes, to a verbal analysis of “what you have.”
Best known to many of you as the author of the ongoing column “This Old Quilt” in Fon’s & Porter’s Love of Quilting Magazine, Gerald has achieved highest standing in the quilting world. He was born in Worcester, MA, graduated from the School of the Worcester Art Museum, and continued his education at the California College of Art (BFA, Oakland & San Francisco, CA) and Mills College (MFA, Oakland, CA). Internationally known as a quilt collector, historian, artist, and teacher, he was instrumental in establishing the rigorous Quilt Appraisal Certification Program through the American Quilter’s Society, and now serves as Administrator of the program.
Gerald also serves as Chair of the Acquisitions Committee and member of the National Advisory Board of the National Quilt Museum (Paducah, KY), and is on the Acquisitions Board of the New England Quilt Museum (Lowell, MA), where he is a past Executive Board member.
After spending thirty-eight years in Oakland and Oakhurst, CA where he established Pilgrim/Roy Antiques and Interiors, and the Pilgrim/Roy Antique Quilt Collection with the late Paul D. Pilgrim (1942-1996), Gerald returned to New England and resides in Warner, NH. We are very fortunate to have him in our community and to benefit from his rich experience and knowledge.
The following list describes the services available with Gerald Roy, by appointment only, at Quilted Threads.
Quilt Appraisals – Old or New
Written legal document establishing value, prepared for the following purposes:
1. Insurance replacement
2. For sale
3. For tax donation
Fee Schedule: $75 per quilt except for Tax Donation purposes (min. $100.00)
One Hour Oral Consultation
This is an opportunity to learn all about your quilt. It is not a written document, and does not establish value.
Fee Schedule: $50 per quilt.
In the case of many quilts or a collection, fee and time would be established based upon the number of quilts, etc. Base fee would be $50 per hour.
Quilt Documentation
A written documentation, name, date, maker, physical description, etc. All pertinent information recorded on a Documentation Form specifically designed for this purpose.
Fee Schedule: $100 per hour. Approximately four quilts can be documented in one hour.
Please contact Quilted Threads at 603-428-6622 for details and to schedule an appointment. A non-refundable deposit is required in order to confirm all appointments.