As a Certified Quilt Appraiser, Caryl
is fully qualified to determine the values of quilts and other quilted textiles.
Caryl has been certified by the American
Quilter's Society, and is a member of the Professional Association of
Appraisers - Quilted Textiles. More information about the certification
process and both of these organizations is given below.
As a service to the quilt world, the American Quilter's
Society offers a program to certify appraisers who are qualified to give insurance values
and fair market values to quilts and quilted textiles. Appraisers certified by the
Society have been tested in their knowledge and experience through written and oral
examinations. As a part of the certification process, appraisers must meet a strict
set of certification requirements,
and they have agreed to subscribe to a Code
of Ethical Practices.
To maintain current certification status, appraisers
are required to actively appraise, as well as continue their education and/or contribute
to appraisal education. Certification must be updated every three years.
Appraisers must report on their current activity within the field and professional
development experiences during that period to obtain renewal of their certification for
another three year term.
You can be confident of the expertise of the appraisers
certified by AQS.
Appraisers who are certified by the American Quilter's
Society are eligible for membership into this organization. Founded in 1992, PAAQT
is dedicated to promoting the accomplishments of its members and to providing professional
development in the appraisal field. These goals are accomplished through continuing
education, meetings, and newsletters.
