I offer lectures to those groups who are interested. The topics include:

• Using Fabric to Determine a Quilt’s Age
  In these lectures, I’ll talk briefly about the importance of having your quilts appraised and then provide examples of fabrics and quilts that are typical of specific time periods.
  – Lecture 1: Before 1900
  – Lecture 2: After 1900
  
• Using Design and Construction Technique to Determine a Quilt’s Age
  In this lecture, I’ll talk briefly about the importance of having your quilts appraised and then how I consider design choices and construction techniques as clues to match a quilt to a specific time period. We will touch the the following types of quilt designs:
  – Medallion Quilts
  – Strip Quilts
  – Red & White / Red/White/Green Quilts
  – Pieced Quilts
  – Crazy Quilts
  – Block Patterns
  
• Strategies for Increasing Your Quilt’s Value
  
• Regional Differences in Quilts
  
• Researching the History of Inscribed Quilts
  In this lecture, I talk about the history of inscribed quilts and research techniques to learn more about the individuals who are listed on the quilt. I will bring in several inscribed quilts and talk about what I have learned about who is listed on each one.