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Since many people erroneously think that the pastime of quilting began in Colonial America, it actually began with the Egyptians. Thus, you might want to explore and unravel thee myths in your research. A great site for accurate origination is at http://www.historyofquilts.com/ancient.html

Although Colonial America played a ...

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