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Country Lane Quilts 
                              
               Quilt designs by Kathleen Tracy

Welcome to Country Lane Quilts

Quilting has played a part in our country's heritage for centuries. Years ago, young girls often learned to quilt by making small quilts for their dolls. Scrappy doll quilts have a great appeal and we're often drawn to the antique ones because of their simple designs and naive charm. If you're a beginning quilter, learn the art of quilting today by starting small. Make your own little keepsake quilt for a special doll, to hang on a wall or give to a friend. Many of my doll quilt patterns  introduce quilting to beginners, but even experienced quilters will have fun making these quick projects as  well as some of the larger ones in my books--all with a feel of the past. Take a journey into history with some of the quilts in my books or try one of the free patterns and get started quilting today!

"You're never too old to have a happy childhood."

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The American Schoolgirl Club

Doll Quilt Patterns from the Past

Beginning June 2010

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If you're a quilter who's young at heart, you'll have a great time  revisiting the past with my exclusive American Schoolgirl Doll Quilt Club, beginning this June, featuring monthly patterns for small quilts inspired by antique doll quilts from the past.

 

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My latest book of antique-looking quilt patterns, Remembering Adelia, was inspired by the diary that was kept by a young woman during the Civil War.

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Looking for inspiration in making your small quilts? Then you'll love my online quilting group:  SmallQuiltTalk. Make new quilting friends and have fun sharing your photos and experiences making small quilts. Try one of our quilt challenges or small quilt swaps every couple of months and watch your creativity soar!

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