How to Sell a Homemade Antique Quilt or Blanket

Sell the antique quilt through a consignment store in your area. Set the price you want for the quilt and offer a lower price, which is the least amount of money you would take for it. If the store sells the quilt, the owner receives a percentage of the sale.

Take the quilt to an auction house that specializes in Americana, antiques or handcrafted goods. The advantage to selling through an auction is that an appraiser often looks at the quilt first and gives you information on when it was made, the pattern and the material, as well as any alterations or changes to the quilt.

Offer the quilt for sale in an online auction format. If you decide to sell the quilt online, you need to measure the size of the quilt (width and length), document the condition of the quilt and take digital images of it, including any damaged areas.

List the quilt for sale in a classified ad, either online or in a publication. The disadvantage to listing your quilt this way is that you might not have as many potential buyers as you would in an auction setting. This gives collectors the chance to view the quilt up close. You also avoid any hassles associated with shipping a heavier quilt.

Visit antique shops and antique dealers in your area. Often, these shops offer consignment deals, especially for rare or hard-to-find items. The antique shop will also give you a potential value on your quilt and help you determine how to price it accurately.