Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first novel in her extensive Elm Creek Quilts series, Chiaverinis latest installment is rich with detail...telling the tale of a particular womans motivation to design and craft a particular quilt. Whether inspired by love or grief, the resulting artwork is described with astonishing attention to design, workmanship, and symbolism. Chiaverini also explores how the practice of her craft transforms each womans emotional life, each stitch bringing her closer to a sense of peace A warm portrait of women bound by craftperfect for fireside reading. Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the Elm Creek Quilts series: This is an outstanding series of novels about a fascinating craft. Quilting, in the hands of Chiaverini, allows us to explore human relationships in all their complexity Booklist
Praise for the Elm Creek Quilts series: Jennifer Chiaverini has made quite a name for herself with her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series. From the Civil War to the roaring 20s to contemporary settings, these novels have offered suspense, romance and, at times, in-depth looks into the social, political and cultural differences that helped shape a nation. BookPage
