Quilts have long inspired the artistic talents in many people who sew. In colonial days, a handmade quilt provided warmth on a cold winter’s night. Through the years, many quilts have attained heirloom status, passed down from one generation to another. Not too long ago, the quilts and quilters of Gees Bend, Alabama, created a sensation with their complex design and simple artistry. Those same quilts, and others, have been featured on United States postage stamps.
