Another well presented Exhibit during AQS QuiltWeek/ Phoenix was Stitch Like An Egyptian with The Tentmakers of Cairo 125 beautifully appliqued quilts lined an entire section of the Convention Center With needles flying and snippets of cloth laying at his feet Hosam Hanafy worked rapidly on brilliantly colored applique for the full 4 days of the show. This ancient art begins with a canvas back and then layers of solid colored cloth are sewn in bit by bit by hand to form the top. Rows upon rows of beautiful quilts. Such intricate designs! Each quilt was for sale. We marveled at the prices for such detailed pieces. For example: Wael 54" X 65" was listed at $1,200 for AQS Members $1,500 retail The Tentmakers of Cairo is a traveling exhibit with AQS check their listings for future shows. A recent comment with additional information: A great post about the Tentmakers of Cairo. If you are keen to see more or find out more about them you should take a look at our website www.tentmakersofcairo.com where you can find out more about the men and about our upcoming documentary film about them. Cheers. Kim Beamish Producer The Tentmakers of Chareh El Khiamiah