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gabmc's review against another edition
3.0
Another good book in the Elm Creek Quilts series. In this story, Sylvia Compson and Andrew Cooper have just married and are on their way to tell Andrew's daughter. They are not expecting a happy reaction. As they got married on Christmas Eve, they are traveling between Christmas and New Year and the book recounts stories of New Year's past and how they relate to the quilt that Sylvia is making for Amy.
chris80dawn's review against another edition
This was one of those books that I didn't expect much from but a quick holiday inspired read. It was so much more. I love books that refer back to many years ago during simpler times and when family truly spent time together and enjoyed one another's company. I also enjoy learning about different countries holiday traditions and this book discussed it a lot. It's amazing all the hard work that goes into making a quilt which I don't know personally but I've witnessed from my Granny. Their is so much love, time and sacrifice put into them and they are truly a treasure to behold. The ones described in this book would be exquisite based on my imagination. I thoroughly enjoyed this book
stephaniealysse's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
The New Year's Quilt (Elm Creek Quilts, #11) by Jennifer Chiaverini
In this book, good as a a stand alone the story follows Sylvia and her life as a child and then onward through the years.
The ones that touched me the most where the depression years when they had lost their mother but the farm was doing ok because of the thoroughbred horses they raised.
Others came by to work with hopes of getting fed and a place to sleep. Love that she took it upon herself after her father dropped the boys off at the orphanage she and others made quilts for them to make them feel safe and loved.
Times are even worse over the years as she loses so many. Hard times also when her husbands' child must learn to accept their marriage.
Loved hearing all about the quilting and can picture the squares being discussed in my mind.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
In this book, good as a a stand alone the story follows Sylvia and her life as a child and then onward through the years.
The ones that touched me the most where the depression years when they had lost their mother but the farm was doing ok because of the thoroughbred horses they raised.
Others came by to work with hopes of getting fed and a place to sleep. Love that she took it upon herself after her father dropped the boys off at the orphanage she and others made quilts for them to make them feel safe and loved.
Times are even worse over the years as she loses so many. Hard times also when her husbands' child must learn to accept their marriage.
Loved hearing all about the quilting and can picture the squares being discussed in my mind.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
duckinggreyduck's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful as always. I come away from each of these wishing I could quilt.
beccbugg's review against another edition
4.0
I love the back story and the history that she puts in these books!
marilynmalloy's review against another edition
5.0
lovely :)
Now to get back to reading them in order though....
Now to get back to reading them in order though....