Three Complete Novels, The Quilter's Apprentice, Round Robin, and The Cross-Country Quilters, from The New York Times Bestselling Author, Jennifer Chiaverini Here's where it all began -- the three novels that first made beloved friends of the Elm Creek Quilters, who stepped out of Pennsylvania's idyllic Elm Creek Manor and into the heart of America. The Quilter's Apprentice: Master quilter Sylvia Compson shares the secrets of her creative gifts with her young assistant, Sarah McClure. During their ...
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Three Complete Novels, The Quilter's Apprentice, Round Robin, and The Cross-Country Quilters, from The New York Times Bestselling Author, Jennifer Chiaverini Here's where it all began -- the three novels that first made beloved friends of the Elm Creek Quilters, who stepped out of Pennsylvania's idyllic Elm Creek Manor and into the heart of America. The Quilter's Apprentice: Master quilter Sylvia Compson shares the secrets of her creative gifts with her young assistant, Sarah McClure. During their lessons, the intricate, varied threads of Sylvia's life begin to emerge. It is the story of a young wife living through the hardships and agonies of the World War II home front; of a family torn apart by jealously and betrayal; of misunderstanding, loss, and a tragedy that can never be undone. As the bond between them deepens, Sarah resolves to help Sylvia free herself from remembered sorrows and restore her life -- and her home, Elm Creek Manor -- to its former glory. In turn, Sylvia helps Sarah confront her own troubled past. Out of their shared triumph is born a lifelong friendship and a fledgling business called Elm Creek Quilts. Round Robin: To celebrate the beginning of Elm Creek Quilts, Sarah, Sylvia, and their circle of friends name themselves the Elm Creek Quilters. As a gift to Sylvia, the others have begun a round robin -- a quilt created by sewing concentric patchwork to a central block as it is passed around a sewing circle. As each woman makes her creative contribution, she adds her story to the history of Elm Creek Manor. Resplendent in green, blue, and gold, the quilt serves as a symbol of the complex, lasting ties that unify mothers and daughters, sisters and friends. As they stitch together the sometimes harmonious -- often discordant -- scraps of their crazy-quilt lives, the Elm Creek Quilters learn that friendship is a most precious gift and that even in the darkest of times, love illuminates the way home. The Cross-Country Quilters: Five women arrive at Elm Creek Manor, hoping to find in their quilting lessons an escape from the problems they have left at home. This far-flung group becomes fast friends who pledge to complete a "challenge quilt" -- symbolic of each woman's personal goals -- in one year's time. Although the Cross-Country Quilters share a common creative goal, as the year goes by, their bonds are tested by the demands of daily life. But despite differences in age, race, and background, the friends' love for quilting and affection for one another unite them in a patchwork of caring and acceptance. The quilt they make reminds them of an everlasting truth -- friends may be separated by great distance, yet the strength of their bond can transcend any obstacle. "Endearing characters and pleasant vignettes render this series as charming and cozy as a favorite blanket," said Publishers Weekly of the Elm Creek Quilts books. Jennifer Chiaverini is at her heartwarming best in these three novels that launched a bestselling phenomenon.
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Near fine in Near fine jacket. Near fine condition. Simon and Schuster, 2003. First US edition-7th printing(10 9 8 7). Cream hardback with red borders(silver lettering to the spine, two small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine) with Dj(small crease and nick on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges, two small nicks on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book. Illustrated with b/w diagrams, family tree.724pp. Price un-clipped. Heavy book(approx 1.2 Kg).
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message.
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I truly enjoyed "An Elm Creek Quilts Sampler". I hated for the book to end. It renewed my interest in quilting, and I plan to take a quilting course very soon. I am building a stash of fabrics to have on hand when I start quilting again.
Ritareads
May 12, 2011
Always A Pleasure
A Chiaverini book is always a gentle pleasure. Having three of the books in one volume was a treasure I have shared with my quilt guild.
Ptracker
Apr 23, 2010
Elm Creek Quilts
this book was so awesome i have read it twice. Once you pick it up you cant put it down. Took me a couple of day to read it but very captivating and good. Nice heartwarming book. It will get you even more interested in this series.
EMWATSON
Sep 17, 2009
This book is "Habit Forming" ! I can hardly wait to finish all the other ones in this series.
They are not only very interesting, but a real taste of the history of our nation and the ways everyone's lives were affected during the Civil War era.
goodlistener
Jul 19, 2007
Elm Tree Quilts Sampler
Enjoyed this 3 in 1 book -- Will buy more of this series -- Modern day women with modern day problems while they have an old fashioned hobby that many think is out of date. Being a machine quilter myself I had much in common with the Elm Tree Quilters. A little hard to keep up with all the different characters,but well worth the effort
