Country Lane Quilts

♥   Simple quilting patterns and kits inspired by the past  ♥        Quilt Designs by Kathleen Tracy

Welcome to Country Lane Quilts! Scrappy doll quilts from the past have a great appeal and we're often drawn to them because of their simple designs and naïve charm. Take a journey into the past with me through my books and patterns and you'll find yourself falling in love with simple scrap quilts and traditional designs that look like they were made long ago. Learn to quilt the way children did in the past—by sewing simple little doll quilts. Have fun while you piece basic blocks that quilters have been using in their quilts for centuries. Use your fabric scraps to give your quilts a personal look and to add a simple charm that reminds us of antique doll quilts. Progress to larger quilts by practicing your skills on smaller ones.  Have fun making quilts that are easy enough for beginners yet charming enough for quilters who are young at heart.

My new book of antique-looking quilt patterns, Remembering Adelia, was inspired by the diary that was kept by a young woman during the Civil War. Adelia Thomas' diary had been locked in a trunk in a family's attic for over 100 years. I came across it at a local historical society several years ago. Upon glancing through the diary, I discovered that Adelia was a quilter. I became fascinated with her journal entries about daily life on a farm in northern Illinois in 1861, the year the Civil War broke out. I knew I had to tell her story and design quilts to go along with it. Remembering Adelia features a number of large quilts as well as charming doll quilts and is full of 19th century quilting traditions. Look for it in stores or order your signed copy from me today. Read an interview with Kathy Remembering Adelia--now in its second printing!

Have some quilting fun this summer! Join me at the Quilters Hall of Fame Celebration in Marion, IN July 16-18 2009. I'll be teaching 3 small quilt workshops on Friday and Saturday. Click here for info

NEW!  Pocket Patterns

Whether you're an experienced quilter or a beginner, you'll have fun making these simple little doll quilts that can be finished in a weekend. Stitch a small quilt today for yourself or someone you love. Teach a child to quilt and pass on the tradition.

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! SmallQuiltTalk Find out more   Visit my blog

New Kits  &  Patterns

I'd love to hear your comments or answer any questions. You can e-mail me at: countrylanequilts@comcast.net

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