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Chiaverini, Jennifer -
The Quilter's Apprentice
Sarah McClure takes a temporary job with Sylvia Compson, the owner of the once
famous Elm Creek Manor, who is getting ready to sell the family estate. As part
of the deal Sarah has Sylvia teach her how to make a quilt. The story of the
history and ruin of Elm Creek Manor form the background of this story. This
is the 1st book in a series of 12 books about Elm Creek Manor and the history
of the quilts designed by the quilters who have inhabited it. The tone of the
book is heartwarming and the pace is a leisurely trip through the past.
Dallas, Sandra -
Alice's Tulips
Alice Bullock, a young wife and quilter, finds herself writing letters to her
sister when her husband goes off to fight the Rebels in the U.S. Civil War.
Alice tells of the difficulties of living on the farm with her mother-in-law
and how she deals with her loneliness by working on quilts for the Sanitary
Commission. The tone of this novel is both dramatic and heartwarming. The format
of the book, written entirely in letters is unique and helps with the quick
pacing.
Fowler, Earlene -
Fool's Puzzle
Bennie Harper, Folk Museum curator, is trying to set up for a quilt show when
one of the employees at the co-op is killed. She tries to help solve the mystery
of the murder but keeps getting in the way of the new Chief of Police, Gabriel
Ortiz. What she discovers leads to further understanding of how her husband
died and the secrets that are kept in small towns. This is the first book in
the Bennie Harper Mystery series of 13 books. The characters in this book are
quite entertaining and the writing style is polished and professional
Mahon, Annette -
An Ominous Death
The St. Rose Quilting Bee is working on another quilt and solving a mystery
involving one of their own members. When Candy Breckner is transferred to the
Palo Verde Care Center after breaking both of her legs she becomes worried about
a possible “Angel of Death” that is coming after residents of the
care facility. Maggie Brown and the other members of the quilting bee offer
support and help solve the mystery. This book is the second in a series, but
can be read out of sequence without ruining the storyline. The characters are
interesting and the plot twists are fascinating
Mda, Zakes -
Cion
In this novel we learn about the role that quilts played in helping slaves escape
in the middle 1800’s. Toloki, a professional mourner from South Africa,
has come to America in the year 2004. He is taken in by a poor Southern family
whose mother teaches him the importance of quilts in the history of the life
of their family. The characters in the novel are intriguing. The parallel storylines,
between the past and the present, give depth and added insight
Peart, Jane -
The Pattern
Johanna Shelby meets the town’s new doctor and realizes that she cannot
bear to be apart from him, even if that means leaving her family and moving
to the wilds of North Carolina. She learns to adjust and fit in with her new
family. This is the first book in the American Quilt Series. The character of
Johanna stands out as she establishes her own life. The book has a quick and
easy pace
Pella, Judith -
Bachelor's Puzzle
The women of Maintown, Oregon can hardly wait for the new preacher to come to
town. He is young and unmarried. The mothers and daughters come up with the
idea to make him a welcoming quilt. When Zack Harley arrives, he is like no
preacher they have ever known. Although he preaches very well (memorizing another
minister’s sermons), he seems to be more helpful outside the pulpit then
in. This is the first in the Patchwork Circle Series. The characters in this
novel are heartwarmingly endearing. The author of the novel is a quilter and
this lends to the authenticity of the sewing scenes.
Richards, Emilie -
Wedding Ring
Three generations of women from one family find themselves thrown together for
the summer. Tessa, the daughter, is taking a step away from her marriage to
see if it is worth saving. Nancy, the mother, is caught in the middle and isn’t
quite sure what she is supposed to be. Helen, the grandmother, holds on to her
possessions because she feels that it’s all she has. Will the wedding
ring quilt, pieced by Helen, quilted by Nancy, and restored by Tessa bring them
together? This book has wonderful characters. The multiple story lines keep
the pace moving.
Snelling, Lauraine -
The Hearing Quilt
The quilt in this novel is a quilt that will be auctioned off to raise money
for a new mammography unit. When Kit Cooper’s Aunt Teza has a recurrence
of breast cancer, she realizes that something needs to be done. With her aunt
and four other women, they create a quilt and share their lives with each other.
The small town setting and relationships between the characters will draw you
in until you finish this quick paced novel.
Sullivan, Kathlyn -
Uncoverings 2005 Volume 26 of the Research Papers of the American Quilt Study
Group
(746.46 Unc) This book is one of a series of books dealing with factual knowledge
of quilts, quilters, and quilting. This particular volume tells of family quilts
made in the 1800’s, and in the 1960’s. The Amish quilting tradition
is also reported and also slave quilts from the south. A history of the sewing
machine and its uses in quilting is also given. This book contains many historical
pieces of information and makes for fascinating reading.
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Submitted by Heidi Busch, S524: Readers Advisory for Adults course in the School
of Library and Information Science at Indiana University.
