APPRAISER: This is a lovely, crazy quilt you've brought in today. Is this a family piece?
GUEST: Yes, it is. This was made by my third-great-aunt. She was from one of the original families in Huntsville, Alabama, but later actually lived here in Birmingham.
APPRAISER: Mm-hmm, and you've brought two pictures of her.
GUEST: Uh-huh.
APPRAISER: One in her youth.
GUEST: Correct.
APPRAISER: And one when she's an elderly lady.
GUEST: Right. Because she actually lived until 1944. She was born in 1860, and we believe that the quilt was finished or completed in 1887. That would have made her 27.
APPRAISER: Well, Susie was really an outstanding embroiderer. She has done absolutely beautiful work on this quilt. She's put all the things in this quilt that crazy quilt collectors look for.
GUEST: Really?
APPRAISER: This is very nice. She has this beautifully done peacock. This is quite unusual. Here we have a birds' nest that appears to be made out of chenilles and silk. Throughout this quilt, there are all kinds of beautiful embroideries. Almost any place you look on this quilt is just very visually exciting. We see a lot of crazy quilts on the ROADSHOW, but this one is probably the most outstanding one I have ever seen.
GUEST: Really?
APPRAISER: The ribbon-work border, the beautiful appliqués. The condition is absolutely marvelous for a piece this age. I would say that in a quilt shop, this quilt would probably go for about $2,000 to $3,000.
GUEST: My, that's nice.
APPRAISER: Really do appreciate you bringing it. It's just a visual delight to look at.
GUEST: Well, thank you so much, and thanks for highlighting her work, I appreciate that.
APPRAISER: Thank you.
