Resources on Children's History and Children's Quilts

Children's Quilts from the 19th Century
Discerning whether a quilt was made for a cradle or doll bed plus great pictures.

Country Lane Quilts
Doll quilt designs from history by Kathleen Tracy

Childhood Memories
A French article about children's quilt history.
(translated into English)

Bluework Child's Quilt
A delightful reproduction doll quilt with instructions for making one like it.

Miniature Quilts by Carol Henry
These miniature quilt patterns are perfect for doll and crib quilts.

Free Baby Quilt Pattern Directory
Both vintage and contemporary patterns.

Reading, Writing and a Rhythmic Stitch: Doll Quilts from the Mary Ghormley Collection Scroll to the bottom of the page for a video on this topic.

Do History: Children in History
Numerous articles on the topic of children's history

Social History of Children's Literature
Books are a key to understanding the history of children.

Teach Your Child to Sew
Instructions for an easy strip doll quilt. This would be perfect for a child just learning to quilt.