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American Doll Quilts by Kathleen Tracy captures a piece of the past with 16 designs representing different periods in American History, including the Civil War and Victorian Eras. Recreate a tiny tradition in American Quiltmaking.
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American Doll Quilts |


Capture a piece of the past for a special child--or for the child within! From teaching first-time sewing skills to giving gifts to last a lifetime, you can celebrate a sweet, centuries-old American tradition by re-creating antique doll quilts.
Kathleen Tracy's 16 designs represent doll quilts made during different periods in American history, including the CIvil War and Victorian era. Choose from a medallion quilt, a friendship pillow, and other simple projects in sizes up to 19"x25". Discover the unique traits of each historical period, plus how to fashion an authentic antique look with reproduction fabrics.
| Preface | 6 | Civil War Nine Patch | 43 |
| Introduction | 7 | Civil War Needle Case | 46 |
| A Short History of Doll Quilts | 8 | The Gilded Age (1876-1900) | 49 |
| Quilting the Past | 10 | Victorian Crazy Quilt | 50 |
| Early America (1776-1820) | 13 | Indigo Blue and White Quilt | 55 |
| Broderie Perse Quilt | 14 | America at War & The Twenties (1914-1929) | 59 |
| Medallion Quilt | 18 | Star Medallion | 60 |
| Liberty Pillow | 22 | Amish Nine Patch | 63 |
| Going West (1830-1850) | 25 | The Great Depression & America at War Again (1930-1945) | 67 |
| Prairie Quilt | 26 | Feedsack Flower Garden | 68 |
| Strippy Triangles | 29 | Forties Pinwheels | 71 |
| Red and Blue Shoo Fly | 32 | Quilting Basics | 74 |
| Friendship Pillow | 35 | Bibliography | 78 |
| Quilted Comfort (1861-1865) | 38 | About the Author | 79 |
| Underground Railroad | 40 |
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Mini QuiltsPieced, Appliqué, OR Embellished |
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![]() Prairie Children and Their Quilts by Kathleen Tracy |
![]() A Year of the Flower Block by Jodi Warner |
Paper Pieced Miniature Quilts | ![]() A Few of my Favorite Miniature Quilts Christiane Meunier | ![]() Going Postal by Billie Lauder | ![]() Little Quilts from the Netherlands by Els Feteris-Stam |
Paper-Pieced Mini Quilts by WendyVosters |
Altered Books&Fabric Books |
Altered Books 101 by Beth Cote & Cindy Pestka |
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![]() Altered Books Materials Guide by Laurie Goodson |
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Book Arts by Mary Kaye Seckler |
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Out of Print![]() Fabric Picture Books by Gwen Marston |
Fabric Samplers by Susanne McNeill |
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Mini Ideas
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1000 Artist Trading Cards by Patricia Bolton |
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Rubber Stamping Artist Trading Cards by TweetyJill Publication |
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Mini Ideas
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![]() Going Postal by Billie Lauder |
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Mini IdeasFabric & Paper CardsAlso see Stamping |
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Fast Fabric Gift Cards by Kendra L. Maclean |
![]() Layered Cards For Every Occasion by Suzanne McNeill |
Little Things Mean A Lot! by Pam Bono Designs |
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Embellishment VillageFabricards |
![]() January Winter Wonderland Pattern 6" x 8" |
![]() February Love Pattern 6" x 8" |
![]() March Lucky Pattern 6" x 8" |
![]() April Easter Egg Pattern 6" x 8" |
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May MOM Pattern 6" x 8" |
![]() June DAD Pattern 6" x 8" |
![]() July Old Glory Pattern 6" x 8" |
August Beach Sunset Pattern 6" x 8" |
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September Apple Pattern 6" x 8" |
October Pumpkin & Spider Pattern 6" x 8" |
November Bountiful Harvest Pattern 6" x 8" |
December Noel Pattern 6" x 8" |
Cultural & Ethnical InfluencedAfrican Themes |
![]() African Accents by Lisa Shepard |
![]() Bold Improvisation by Scott Heffley |
Facts & Fabrications Unraveling the History of Quilts & Slavery by Barbara Brackman |
![]() Signs & Symbols by Maude Southwell Wahlman |
Cultural & Ethnical InfluencedAmish |
![]() Amish Crib Quilts From the Midwest by Janneken Smucker, Patricia Cox Crews, and Linda Welters |
![]() Amish Inspired Quilts by Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins |
![]() An Amish Adventure by Roberta Horton |
Coloring Book![]() Threads of Tradition Amish Quilts |
Cultural & Ethnical InfluencedSigns and Symbols |
![]() Around the World Quilting Designs by Joyce Mori |
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![]() Embroiderer's and Quilter's Sourcebook by Angela Thompson A historical overview |
More Ethnic, Cultural, Period Designs |
Book 32![]() Aboriginal Designs Design Source Series |
Book 28
Aztec Designs Design Source Series |
Book 09![]() Egyptian Designs Design Source Series |
Book
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Book 16![]() Viking Designs Design Source Series |
Book 29![]() Roman Designs Design Source Series |
Book
25![]() Tudor Designs Design Source Series |
Book 06![]() Traditional Indian Designs Design Source Series |
![]() 100 Things You Need To Know If You Own A Quilt A Quilt Owner's Manual by Ann Hazelwood |
![]() American Doll Quilts by Kathleen Tracy |
![]() Antique Quilts & Textiles by Bobbie Aug and Gerald Roy |
![]() Calico Cowboy by Karla Menaugh and Barbara Brackman |
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'Chipped Quilts National Quilt Registry using Microchip technology |
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![]() From the Cover by Mary Leman Austin & Quilter's Newsletter Magazine Editors & Contributors |
![]() Featherweight 221 The Perfect Portable by Nancy Johnson-Srebo |
![]() Making History Quilts & Fabric From 1890-1970 by Barbara Brackman |
![]() The Quilt: A History and Celebration of an American Art Form by Elise Schebler Roberts |
![]() Vintage Quilts by Bobbie Aug, Sharon Newman & Gerald Roy |
Dating Fabrics in Antique Quilts: |
'Chipped Quilts National Quilt Registry using Microchip technology | ![]() 100 Things You Need To Know If You Own A Quilt A Quilt Owner's Manual by Ann Hazelwood | ![]() America's Printed Fabrics 1770-1890 by Barbara Brackman | Feedsacks
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![]() Calico Man The Manny Kopp Collection by Bobbie A. Aug & Sharon Newman | ![]() Dating Fabric by Eileen Jahnke Trestain |
![]() Dating Fabric 2 by Eileen Jahnke Trestain |
![]() Protecting Your Quilts by American Quilter's Society. Appraisal Certification Committee | |
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Antique Blocks | ![]() Encyclopedia Of Pieced Quilt Patterns 4,000 Quilt Blocks by Barbara Brackman | ![]() Carrie Hall Blocks by Bettina Havig |
Quilts, A Beautiful History by Zaro Weil | |
Quilts based on Antique
Quilts from the past | ![]() American Doll Quilts by Kathleen Tracy | ![]() Blending the Old & the New Quilts by Paul D. Pilgrim by Gerald E Roy | ![]() Celebrate Great Quilts by Karey Patterson Bresenhan & Nancy O'Bryant | ![]() Quilting with Jodie in Cotton Country by Jodie Davis and Jayne Davis |
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Quilted Diamonds 2 with DVD by Linda Franz Optional EQ Blocks CD | ![]() Quilted Diamonds by Linda Franz Optional EQ5 Blks CD | Out of Print
The Amish Circle Quilt by Rosemary Youngs |
Also Find Ideas for using Reproduction Fabrics | ![]() Bonnet Girls Patterns of the Past by Helen R. Scott | ![]() Ladies Day Out with the Bonnet Girls by Helen R. Scott | ![]() Ladies of Leisure by Margaret Allyson | ![]() Protecting Your Quilts by American Quilter's Society. Appraisal Certification Committee |
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Quilts & Quilt Books that honor & document Historical Time Periods and Events |
'Chipped Quilts National Quilt Registry using Microchip technology | ![]() America: From the Hearts 911 Quilts | ![]() Antique Quilts & Textiles by Bobbie Aug and Gerald Roy | ![]() Prairie Children and Their Quilts by Kathleen Tracy |
Book &/OR CD![]() Civil War Love Letter Quilt by Rosemary Youngs Book or EQ Blocks CD NOTE: EQ Software required |
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Quilt HistorianBarbara Brackman's Books & Software |
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![]() Block Base Block Library Software that includes the 4,000 blocks from Encyclopedia of Quilt Blocks |
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Facts & Fabrications Unraveling the History of Quilts & Slavery by Barbara Brackman |
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Art Nouveau Florals |
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Art Nouveau, Art Deco & Victorian |
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Book 33![]() Art Nouveau Flower Designs Design Source Series |
Book 01![]() Art Nouveau Designs Design Source Series |
Book 30![]() Art Nouveau Borders & Motifs Design Source Series |
Book 11![]() Art Deco Designs Design Source Series |
Book 05![]() Victorian Designs Design Source Series |
Memory Quilts: Add Sayings, Signature Blocks & Signature Quilts |
![]() ABC's of Words On Quilts by Elizabeth Scott |
![]() Quilts With a Message by Nancy Kazlauckas |
![]() Signed-by-Friends by Dori Hawks |
![]() Talking Quilts and Friends by Jeanette Pie |
Alphabets / Monograms for Quilts, Wearables & Embroidery |
![]() Alphabet Quilts by Bea Oglesby |
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![]() Thread Calligraphy by Nancy Kazlauckas |
Fictional Quilt Storieswith historical or quilt inspiration as a theme |
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