I was working on a simple baby quilt made from charm squares when this came to me. I wrote it down right away. I am thinking of making a little book to go with the quilt.

The Drag around Quilt

When I was new and far too small
To do much of anything at all
My mother covered me
With a quilt of yellow, blue and red
It warmed me in my little bed

When I was one,
I took my quilt upon a trip
To Nana’s house down by the sea
She said she made the quilt for me.
It had a zoo of yellow, red and blue
With frogs, and fishies and polka dots
I really liked it lots and lots.

When I was two
And had to take a nap
I would climb up on daddy’s lap
My quilt I would drag there
Just to cover us in the chair
And when as last he fell asleep
I would tuck it in around his feet.

When I was three,
And Momma said
You are too old to suck your thumb,
Or if I felt mad or cried, I would
Make a tent in which to hide
There on my bed, my quilt and me
But only just when I was three.

When I was four
Daddy said, this quilt is worn
We need a new one for your bed
But I kept my old quilt instead
And I would hold it very tight
To keep away the monsters in the night.


Now I am five,
And I am all grown up
I go to school each day
To meet my friends and play
I am too big for quilts you see
So I gave it to my Teddy bear
Just to keep him warm
but if the night is dark
Or I forget how to smile
I ask him if I can have it back
Just for a little while

Wonderful poem

That is really wonderful!! What cute children's book it would make.

Jan in VA

Nice poem !

When I make a quilts for my sister or brother's grandchildren I always make a Drag Around Quilt for them to use to.
My daughter's drag around lasted for 6 years. It was almost in rags when she gave it up.
She would rub her fingers over the bumpy parts of the binding. That was her way of falling asleep. She is 53 now and she told me a couple of years ago that she still does that. Those little drag arounds are comforting.
Syl

adorable!!

Very good....definitely book worthy!

How precious!

I love the poem!

How inspiring. You should really consider having it published. Search for a publisher of children’s stories. You have quite a winner there!

What a lovely poem! No little ones around me to share a drag along quilt with but I am hoping one of my son's will eventually settle down and give me some grandchildren. I'm going to save your poem. Thank you so much for sharing.

I still have my "bumpy cover", a blanket that was washed so many times it was actually bumpy. My mother kept it in a cedar chest that I inherited. Those drag around quilts are so important. I love your poem, it captured my feelings for my bumpy little blanket. Thanks for sharing.

Oh, sniffle, sniffle! Its a wonderful poem with so much feeling!
Thank you!

You have done it! that is very good and you need to send to someone who would publish for you or print on one of those kids cloth books. I sell alot of them.

That is a beautiful poem!!

Your poem is just perfect!!! My youngest DD had a blanket that was gave to DH from his employer. DD loved the silky little tag on it and would rub it between her thumb and fingers at night before she went to sleep. She called her blanket "Tag" and slept with it for years. It is now tucked way in her cedar chest that belonged to my Mom.

Protect your writing. One way to do this is send yourself a copy by mail and store it unopend. Should there be legal dispute you can produce that as evident of time of origin

I fell in love with your quilt and poem.

So very very sweet. Thank you for sharing..

Oh, that is just precious. You need to copywrite it. It just is a lovely little quilt poem, or "growing up" story.

I can really see this as a children's book with illustrations. What a great gift to present with a drag along quilt. Keep up the good work.

I agree!

I sort of saw this as a book with instructions for the quilt in the back. I can do my own book binding so was thinking of just doing a copy off my computer. I am not a good illustrator so though I might just borrow some copywrite free pictures. As for publishing it....I have no idea how one goes about that. Don't you have to have an agent for that.

What a wonderful story - yes by all means make the quilt and book!

I love it and it would be such a nice addition to add with the quilt. And if the poem could be illustrated.....WOW!!!

Cute!

Here is another poem for a quilt. I envisioned an Attic windows with a fabric that has lots of African animals on it. I have yet to find the right fabric. Across between kiddy cute and realistic...might find it some day.

Papa went to Africa
to see what he could see
he saw some hippo's in a pool
and monkeys in a tree.
He saw cheetahs running fast
through forests dim and cool.
He found a moonless night so
full of deep and velvet dark
it's spangled diamond lights.
that shone with fire's spark

Come home now Mama said
she called to Papa from the hall.
Time for babes to be abed,
so sleep can come for all.
So Papa closed our story book.
He kissed our rosy lips
then we set out on starry seas
to sail our dream laden ships
Our port of call to Africa
beyond our own dear isle
until the morn should come
and wake us with a smile.

Cute poem-the drag along quilts are the best.

I love your poem.

I hope all the baby quilts I make will become 'drag-alongs'.

WOW! Ok, you really have some talent there. Of course I’m not a publisher but I do read a lot! I really think you should pursue this.

I have heard you can protect your copy-rights by mailing a copy to yourself. It will contain the complete works and a date stamp (from the postal cancelation mark) to prove when you wrote it. On the outside of the sealed envelope, maybe on the back, write the title of the works contained. File the retuned mailed envelope with a separate copy of the complete work found inside the envelope for future reference.

Now… I did a Google search for children’s book publishers and found thousands! There was even a site for “How To”. Do a bit of research and find several publishers that you want to summit your work to. Include a cover letter that explains that this work could include a quilt pattern for the story. You might find yourself in a dual market. Children’s and Quilting.

You can do it!! Best of luck to you!!
Mona

PS. when you're a famous published author, just remember us little people ;)

So sweet.

So cute (wiping tears away) It reminds me of when my kids were small. :)

That is a really wonderful poem. Really hits home with me cause I slept with my "blankie" til I was married and had to give it up.

We Moved when my children were in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. New rooms...new bedding. The youngest wore holes in the satin binding of his blanket. When he went to 4H sleep away camp that blanket was inside his sleeping bag. Well washed...well loved.

Now cute!!

Maybe dashton4 (Darcy Ashton) could have some tips since she has many quilting books published.

what a lovely poem !! :-D

That is just adorable - not only a talented quilter, but poet as well. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Love your poem!

This is exactly how I want all of my kids quilts to be used.
Your poem is awesome!! :D:D:D

THat is cute! I really like the poem.