: In this fascinating episode of the Sew & So Podcast, we sit down with two renowned quilt appraisers, Vickie Coleman and Allison Rainboth, for an engaging discussion on their passion for quilting, their expertise in quilt appraisal, and their personal quilting journeys. Allison, originally from California, has a background in biology and has called Wisconsin home since 1992. A lifelong animal lover, she enjoys restoring her historic home with her husband. Vickie, an "Army brat" with a deep love for textiles, holds degrees in textiles and vocational education. Based in Lexington, KY, she founded Bluegrass Quilt Appraisal, LLC after completing the American Quilter’s Society Appraisal Skills Course. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of quilt appraisal, uncovering how quilts are valued, the skills required to become an appraiser, and the rich stories embedded in these treasured textiles.