Because I prefer a hard copy over an ebook, I bought this book from Amazon.com, but I am reviewing it here as well.

I love Kathleen Tracy's books. They have a fun combination of history and quilt patterns, most of which are small enough to let you try a technique or pattern without having to commit to a large project. This book contains excerpts from the diaries of children who were part of the westward movement during the 1800s; photos from that time period are also included. The little doll quilt patterns, while not patterned after actual doll quilts (since not many exist from that time period), contains designs and block patterns that were in use at the time and so give an authentic feel for what the pioneer children's doll quilts may have looked like.

Could you get more historical information from other books? Of course, and in fact there is an extensive bibliography in the back of this book that points you in the direction of more sources for what life was like for pioneer children. However, with this book, Ms. Tracy whets your appetite for learning about the lives of "prairie children", as she calls them, and presents "14 Little Projects That Honor the Pioneer Spirit". Like her other books, this is a fun read that also includes some cute little projects to try. I highly recommend it.