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A review by pattireadsalot
A Quilter's Holiday by Jennifer Chiaverini
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.