What Are Vintage Linens & Textiles Worth?

Vintage linens fill a lot of estate sale drawers, and most sellers either give them away or overprice them. Handmade quilts and bright printed tablecloths sell well. Plain doilies usually do not. Here is how to tell the difference.

Typical US resale: $18–$60Rising this month

Updated October 4, 2026

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Linens & Textiles price guide

Typical in-person resale prices: booths, flea markets and estate sales. Online sold listings and auction records run higher.

Hand-stitched vintage quilt (full or queen)
$75–$300
Small even stitches, bright colors, and no stains or holes.
Machine-quilted vintage quilt
$30–$90
Good colors and a pleasing pattern help.
1940s to 1950s printed tablecloth
$20–$60
Bright fruit or flower prints with no fading or stains.
Pendleton wool blanket
$60–$200
Bold patterns and no moth holes bring the most.
Hudson's Bay point blanket
$75–$200
Classic stripes with labels intact and no moth damage.
Set of vintage embroidered pillowcases
$10–$30
Bright, crisp embroidery and a matched pair.
Chenille bedspread
$30–$90
Full coverage of chenille with no bald spots.
Feedsack fabric piece or apron
$10–$35
Bright prints and larger pieces sell higher.
Vintage tea towels (set of 3 to 5)
$10–$30
Days of the week or printed calendar towels sell well.
Handmade lace tablecloth
$20–$75
Large size and no tears or stains.

What vintage linens and textiles sell for by region

Based on real PocketPrice seller data and known market trends. Refreshed monthly.

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Hudson's Bay point blankets
Pendleton wool blankets
Wool camp blankets
Navajo/Chimayo weavings
vintage patchwork quilts
Big E Levi's denim
vintage Hawaiian aloha shirts
Ukrainian embroidered runners

Region	Typical	Sellers’ median	Trend
Northeast	$15–$40	—	Rising
Southeast	$15–$35	$18tag price	Steady
Midwest	$15–$35	—	Rising
Southwest	$40–$150	—	Rising
Mountain	$20–$80	—	Steady
West	$20–$110	—	Rising
Atlantic	$40–$150	—	Rising
Quebec	$25–$150	—	Rising
Ontario	$8–$35	—	Steady
Prairies	$20–$150	—	Rising
British Columbia	$20–$120	—	Rising
Northern	$40–$250	—	Rising

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What makes vintage linens and textiles worth more

Handmade vs. machine made

Hand-stitched quilts and hand embroidery bring more than machine work. Look at the stitches for small differences in size.

Pattern and color

1940s and 1950s printed tablecloths with fruit, flowers, or state maps are popular. Bright, unfaded colors sell best.

Condition

Stains, holes, and fading cut the price sharply. Small flaws may be fine for cutter pieces used in crafts.

Size

Full-size quilts and tablecloths sell better than small pieces. Bed-size quilts are the best sellers.

Label and fabric

Labels from makers like Wilendur or Startex on tablecloths add value. Wool Pendleton blankets also have a strong following.

Often underpriced

Cutter quilts. Damaged quilts still sell to crafters for pillows and stuffed animals.
Kitchen towels and aprons with fun prints. Buyers love them for gifts.
Wool blankets from camp makers. Even unbranded wool sells steadily.
Barkcloth curtains and fabric from the 1940s and 1950s.

Usually overvalued

Plain white doilies and dresser scarves. They sell, but only for a dollar or two.
Polyester sheets and bedding from the 1980s and later.
Anything with a strong musty or smoke smell that will not wash out.

Tips for selling vintage linens and textiles

1Wash or air out linens before selling. Clean and folded pieces sell for more.
2Bundle small pieces like doilies and napkins together for one price.
3Hang quilts and blankets so buyers can see the full pattern.

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Linens & Textiles value questions

How can I tell if a quilt is handmade?

Look at the stitches. Hand quilting has small stitches that vary slightly in size and spacing. Machine stitching is perfectly even and continuous.

Are old tablecloths worth anything?

Printed tablecloths from the 1940s and 1950s in good shape usually sell for $20 to $60. Plain or stained ones bring much less.

Do moth holes ruin the value of a wool blanket?

They lower it a lot. A few small holes may still sell as a cutter or camp blanket, but a clean blanket is worth much more.