My Library-Quilting Books, Kathleen Tracy, A Prarie Journey-Small Quilts That Celebrate The Pioneer Spirit

Not really, wishful thinking!

This seems to be the time of year when many online and store-with-a-door retailers set about their plans for block-of-the-month reveals for 2019. Everything from felted wool mug rugs to full size quilts are presented to all the hopefuls who plan to accomplish something in the studio next year! That hopeful time when all creatives write lists, examine supplies and make plans.

I have done quite a few block of the month projects sponsored by local dealers. The last one I signed up for ended up being a problem due to family responsibilities. I just couldn't get to the class. Period. Still have all that fabric, I know I mentioned this before. Not so keen on the fabric either.


How does this translate for 2019? Well, I have an idea, for me. If you want to pursue your own block of project this might work for you as well. 

So how does the library theme relate you ask....well I added a new book recently, a gift. Swore I was not going to get any more books. My library is full. Even though I have thinned the herd, so to speak, the keepers are numerous. I am not ready to purge everything, well not much of anything. 

Enter this professional quilter, author, designer. I came to know Kathleen Tracy via her blog. What a talented lady she is. Her specialty is small quilts. Since I don't have time for a big block of the month project I thought I would try to do a small quilt, I would like to say monthly but maybe every other month? 

Her most recent book is A Prairie Journey-Small Quilts That Celebrate The Pioneer Spirit. 
Each little quilt has it's own personality, lots of traditional piecing and color. Such a nice little gift. I have admired all of Ms. Tracy's books but something about this one spoke to me.

Excuse the screen shot, camera is in another room, Lola is finally sleeping and I am not going to wake her. Just saying.

First project, I think it will be "Child's Play" on page 56. It is a simple four patch block alternating with a non-pieced block, easy peasey. It is a little bitty one even with a small and a wider border. It finishes at 13 1/2 inches square. I know, a wee one. Copy right law prevents me from showing it here. I will show my quilt though. 

• I will use up all those bits and pieces of fabric waiting for a purpose.
• I have oodles of batting scraps too. 
• I need some new "littles" for tables, shelves etc. This might fulfill that need.
• Ms. Tracy's website HERE. 
• Her Blog HERE. A Sentimental Quilter.  
• Photo of book used with permission by Author.