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auntblh's review against another edition
4.0
Most of the Elm Creek Quilting Books have me heaving a happy sigh when I am done. This one was no exception. The book takes place all on one day...quilter's holiday (the Friday after Thanksgiving)...with flashbacks and back story for the projects that each woman is working on.
hkeeney7398's review against another edition
4.0
Many interesting developments I can't wait to hear more about.
nutti72's review against another edition
3.0
Clearly not as good as the previous books, but still enjoyable. More like a connected bunch of short stories than a novel. Interesting back stories are brought up & more of Sylvia's past is brought to light.
voela321's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
mimima's review against another edition
3.0
It's been a while since this series focused on the current setting, so this was nice to pick up. It was a pleasant read.
mipa_jt's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
stelepami's review against another edition
3.0
It's been years since I last read an Elm Creek Quilts novel. As usual, I now wish to take up quilting as a hobby.
pattireadsalot's review
4.0
This might seem an odd read for a non-quilter, especially since this is the fifteenth installment in the series and I haven't read a single one! I simply picked this up at a library book sale and decided it looked like a delightful, easy Thanksgiving read for a busy Holiday.
We follow a bunch of sweet ladies who meet each year at Elm Creek Manor the day after Thanksgiving, which coincides with the first day of quilting season. They sew all weekend and catch up on each other's lives. This story is rich in cozy detail. From the intricate stitching detail on the gratitude quilt blocks, the descriptions of food, and the stories of the women as they talk about their year, this book is like a giant blanket. It also felt like I was watching a Hallmark movie, with perhaps a bit less cheese.
I had fun with this and liked that it was exactly what I expected. It made me want to take classes at my local JoAnn Fabrics! There was an interesting section about how most people who take up the hobby quickly realize that it is more than a frivolous venture. The mere act of creating does the mind good, but the collaborative effort with other people is enriching as well and has substantial benefit for health and happiness.
I'm sure I would have a bit more context if I'd read some of the other books, but that didn't seem to matter as everyone was introduced adequately. In my opinion, you could read this as a standalone and it would be fine. I don't know how this book compares to the rest of the series, but if you like quick, enjoyable, and heartfelt books about friendship, food, and quilting, this seems like a good choice.
We follow a bunch of sweet ladies who meet each year at Elm Creek Manor the day after Thanksgiving, which coincides with the first day of quilting season. They sew all weekend and catch up on each other's lives. This story is rich in cozy detail. From the intricate stitching detail on the gratitude quilt blocks, the descriptions of food, and the stories of the women as they talk about their year, this book is like a giant blanket. It also felt like I was watching a Hallmark movie, with perhaps a bit less cheese.
I had fun with this and liked that it was exactly what I expected. It made me want to take classes at my local JoAnn Fabrics! There was an interesting section about how most people who take up the hobby quickly realize that it is more than a frivolous venture. The mere act of creating does the mind good, but the collaborative effort with other people is enriching as well and has substantial benefit for health and happiness.
I'm sure I would have a bit more context if I'd read some of the other books, but that didn't seem to matter as everyone was introduced adequately. In my opinion, you could read this as a standalone and it would be fine. I don't know how this book compares to the rest of the series, but if you like quick, enjoyable, and heartfelt books about friendship, food, and quilting, this seems like a good choice.
saras's review
1.0
Eh. Since I've read most of the other books, I am curious about the lives of the characters in a soap-opera way. The pacing was really bad. The book is centered around one day but kept going into extensive back story.
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