| Q. Did you know that early Egyptians were one of the | | | | supplies sewn into the blocks, edgings and tacking. |
| first civilizations to use quilted materials and designs? | | | | Q. Did you know that Macy's didn't invent bed linen just |
| A. Yes its true, those wascally, barely clothed, great | | | | for their once a year 'WhiteSale'? |
| suntans, trend setters used pieces of patchwork to | | | | A. Tis to laugh! Bedding has been around for ages and |
| create a canopy quilt, consisting of squares of dyed | | | | has taken on a range of patterns, colors and fabrics. |
| gazelle leather handsewn together and decorated with | | | | Q. Did you know 'Quilt Art' is an established and |
| symbols. | | | | legitimate and artistic medium? |
| Q. Did you know the Medieval Knights of old wore | | | | A. You bet! Some of these 'quilt artists' travel to |
| quilted, padded garments underneath their armor? | | | | competions around the country winning ribbons and |
| A. Absolutely, and the Ladies of said Knights, had | | | | sometimes cash awards for their efforts. |
| unique covers made of cotton, silk or eiderdown in their | | | | Q. Did you know that there are several 'Quilt |
| bedchambers to keep them warm and snuggly! | | | | Museums' in this country? |
| Q. Did you know that during the 'civil war' the wives | | | | A. Of course you did and they actually hang antique, |
| sent along with their men handmade quilts to serve as | | | | vintage, old and new quilts on the walls displaying them |
| bedding? | | | | for every one to see. |
| A. Yep, and some of those little quiltmakers were | | | | Q. Did you know that some European countries have |
| 'Abolishinists' and used quilts to smuggle messages and | | | | a "Duvet Day"? |