The Winding Ways Quilt, Jennifer Chiaverini
The Winding Ways Quilt, Jennifer Chiaverini
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The Winding Ways Quilt

Author: Jennifer Chiaverini

Narrator: Christina Moore

Unabridged: 10 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 05/09/2008

Categories: Fiction, Women, Family Life


Synopsis

Quilters have flocked to Elm Creek Manor to learn from Master Quilter Sylvia Compson and her expert colleagues. There's Sarah, Sylvia's onetime apprentice who's paired her quilting accomplishments with a mind for running the business of Elm Creek Quilts; Agnes, who has a gift for appliquE; Gwen, who stitches innovative art quilts; Diane, a whiz at the technicalities of quick-piecing; and Bonnie, with her encyclopedic knowledge of folk art patterns. But with Judy and Summer, two other founding members of the Elm Creek Quilters, departing to pursue other opportunities, will the new teachers be able to fill in the gaps created by the loss of their expertise -- and more important, their friendship? "When I think of all the different paths I could have followed in my life, all the twists and turns that could have led me anywhere," muses incoming teacher Gretchen, "it's something of a miracle that I ended up here, surrounded by loving friends." But what of friends departed? As Sylvia contemplates a tribute to the partnership of the Elm Creek Quilters, she is reminded of a traditional quilt pattern whose curved pieces symbolize a journey. Winding Ways, a mosaic of overlapping circles and intertwining curves, would capture the spirit of their friendship at the moment of its transformation. Will Sylvia's choice inspire the founding members to remember that each is a unique part of a magnificent whole? Will the newcomers find ways to contribute, and to earn their place? The Winding Ways Quilt considers the complicated, often hidden meanings of presence and absence, and what change can mean for those who have come to rely upon one another.

About Jennifer Chiaverini

Jennifer Chiaverini is the New York Times bestselling author of thirty-five novels, including critically acclaimed historical fiction and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. She, her husband, and their two sons call Madison, Wisconsin, home.


Reviews

AudiobooksNow review by Jana on 2009-12-18 14:44:09

I quilt, so I like reading books about quilters and quilting. I enjoyed the characters in this book and found their stories interesting. A little goes a long way with this author.

Goodreads review by Melsene

I am a big fan of this series. The author does a wonderful job in all her books-you get some history, nice character development and real life folks. This book has Summer leaving for grad school in Chicago, Bonnie and her decision to reopen Grandma's Attic, Sarah is pregnant and a new character Anna......more

Goodreads review by Stasha

A continuation of the lives of the original Elm Creek Quilting founders. We didn't get much development on the new members and only a cameo from the Cross-country quilters. There are new stories developing with the Waterford Quilt Guild and I still wonder about how Jennifer will turn Claudia around......more

Goodreads review by Ruth

As a continuation of the series this book lack plot. It is kind of a discussion of characters. The first in the series is good. This book lacks any depth.......more