American Doll Quilts: 16 Little Projects That Honor A Tradition [Paperback] Review

I first became interested in doll quilts in October 2004 as I tired from a creative binge of sewing doll clothes, but still wanted low commitment sewing projects to work on. Little quilts and doll quilts are smaller versions of larger quilt patterns. Doll quilts are an excellent start for any beginning quilter or for those who prefer short term projects. Historically, doll quilts were often made by children as they practiced sewing and quilting skills. Today, they are suitable projects for beginning adults as well as supervised children.

"American Doll Quilts" breaks quilt styles into time periods, giving several different quilt patterns for each time period. There are 16 historical quilt designs in this book; complete with lists of materials, directions, color illustrations of each step and full color photos of completed quilts. The author describes fabric, color, and pattern choices for making historical quilts as well as how and when to tea dye a fabric for an antique look.

Although no specific dolls are mentioned or endorsed in this book, I wanted to mention that the historical nature of these quilt patterns makes them a nice accessory to the American Girl historical dolls (as well as antique and reproduction dolls). A Colonial quilt could be given to Felicity, a Western pioneer quilt could be made for Kirsten, a Civil War Era/Underground Railroad quilt could be made for Addy, a Victorian Crazy Quilt might look nice on Samantha and Nellie's beds, and Depression and WW2 era quilts can be made for Kit and Molly. Pattterns for all of these eras and quilt types are included in this book.

Whether made by an adult or an older child, these quilts are absolutely suited for today's audience of young historians and nostaligic adults. This book is well done. Whether you are interested in sewing historical little quilts for wall hangings, to display with antique or historical dolls, or for child's play, this book can help you create something you will be proud to have made.

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Celebrate the sweet, centuries-old American tradition of antique doll quilts with stories of the past and heirlooms for the future. These simple projects will capture the charm of yesteryear for a child-or the child within.
Sixteen designs represent doll quilts made during different periods in American history, starting with the colonial period and moving through the Civil War, the Victorian era, the Great Depression, and World War II. Make the past come alive with simple patterns much like the ones children learned to stitch long ago.
Projects in a range of sizes up to 20" x 22" include an embroidered medallion quilt, a crazy quilt, Civil War era quilts and needle cases, an Amish quilt and a friendship pillow easy enough for a child to make.
Also includes information on fabrics and designs popular during the different historical periods.

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Small Quilts with Vintage Charm: 8 Projects to Decorate Your Home [Paperback] Review

Nice book, pretty pictures, but nothing new that I haven't already tried.

The problem is you can't see the book to know if the contents are something you want.

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Create small, vintage-look quilts with big impact. 8 projects.

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Little Quilts : All Through the House [Paperback] Review

This was the first quilt book I ever bought and dozens of books later, I still think it is one of the best I own. The authors make quilting fun, not intimidating, and provide instructions so clear and simple that a childcould follow them. Better yet, their style is very distinctive--elegantlysimple, with beautiful color choices, and lots of pictures showing how touse the quilts to decorate your home. If you long to see what quilting isabout, but don't quite trust your skills or taste, try "LittleQuilts." You will learn confidence as well as skills...and everyonewill love your quilt.

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If you have a passion for traditionally inspired quilts, you'll love what the ladies of Little Quilts have to offer! Their appealing quilts are recognized by collectors worldwide. Decorate every room in your home with these delightful, tiny traditional quilts.
- Choose from 18 quick-to-assemble miniature quilt projects and companion pillows
- Includes shortcut techniques for quick piecing and full-size templates
- Find hints for using "magic" fabrics to create quilts with an antique look

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Prairie Children And Their Quilts: 14 Little Projects That Honor the Pioneer Spirit [Paperback] Review

Just opening this book draws you into our pioneering past.You will find a mixture of photos of pioneer children and families along with delightful quilts in the fabrics and styles of nineteenth century America on the move.

The excerpt for the diaries by pioneer children will both charm you and help you realize the hardships these children went through.The information in each chapter will get you in touch with what life was like for these children.

But this isn't just a history book. There are patterns for the quilts and other projects that are related to the aspects of pioneer life described. All of Kathleen Tracy's patterns include clear and complete instructions so that even a beginner can make these lovely little quilts.

Some of the patterns would be perfect for a child making his or her first quilt.Others could be a joint mother and child project.But of course grown ups will have a wonderful time making this quilts either for the children in their life, for their doll collection or just for fun.

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Inspired by actual children's diaries from the American frontier, this follow-up to the bestseller American Doll Quilts explores the origins of doll quilts made during the era. Quilters can stitch small, antique-style projects as they read about the lives of pioneer children and their families.
-Fourteen patterns spotlight popular quilt designs from the nineteenth century
-Projects include a game-board quilt, a schoolhouse quilt, a prairie-doll apron, and a schoolgirl sampler
-See vintage photos of prairie children, and read actual diary entries from children who traveled with their parents to settle in the West

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