How do determine the appraisal value of a completed needlework crosstitch sampler?
Answer Wendy, It is hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the piece is cross-stitch as opposed to needlepoint. However, the valuations would be similar. Being from 1979, the piece really has no antique value. So, here’s a quick way to calculate the value of the piece: Establish the actual cost of the materials — canvas, threads, framing, etc. Establish the value of the labor — estimated at 1 hour per square inch of the design area times the minimum wage in your state. Add these two together to establish an approximate value for the piece.
