The Quilter's Apprentice

Absolutely loved this! Could not put it down. Finished it in two days. Engaging and heartfelt. Can't wait for the next one.

I guess I should read the descriptions more often! I thought this was more of an instructional guide to quilt making. Instead it's some fictional novel about a quilting circle. Might have to give this away as a gag gift. I'm looking for something more for learning how to sew quilts. Oh well. I gave it one star purely because it isn't anything I wanted, not that it's a bad book. I'm sure its lovely...

This book was such a good read. I quilt and to read about guilds was fascinating. I also like the descriptions of the various quilts and patterns. It was amazing!

I was looking forward to this read. I just lost interest in the middle...

I discovered this series of novels and was spellbound. I bought all eight and read them all in less than two weeks! Jennifer's story telling ability and character develpment are superb. I highly recommend the entire series. I even asked the librarian of our quilt guild to get them for the library.

Read this book is all I need to say. But, I could add, this is one of the best books in the world, and that's all I would really need to say to describe this book! Chiaverinni couldn't have told a story better than she told this one...every page held me with suspense, and when I reached the last one, my heart sank knowing that this book would be set down for good unless I read it again. Anyways, Sarah McClure is just a few years passed the newly wed stage when she and her husband Matt move to Waterford, Pennsylvania. Well, Sarah is frusterated because she can't find a job, but her husband has gotten one that pieces the story together. Matt has been restoring a mansion called Elm Creek Manor, and Sarah descides to visit the place with him. She finds the old Mrs. Compson, the owner, a crochety and lonely old woman, and descides to help her clean out the many rooms of the mansion so the old woman can sell it. Well, part of the payment goes with the tallented Mrs. Compson teaching Sarah how to quilt. Then, the story unfolds! Sarah and the book reader learn all about Mrs. Compson's tragic past of herself, her family, and of the mysterious Elm Creek Manor. This book was really wonderful, and made my heart glow at how sweet it was. READ!

The Quilter's Apprentice was one of the best books I've had the pleasure to sit back and read in ages! My mother also read it and has written down the names of all the quilts mentioned in the book, checking to be sure that she has the pattern for each block! The way that Ms. Chiaverini pulls the past into the present is so interesting. She compels the reader to want to read and learn more about every character in the book. My Mom and I can't wait to read the sequel, Round Robin!

I quilt. I own a quilt shop. I also teach high school English. So my standards for what makes a good read are pretty high. Just because it's about quilting doesn't make it good. This story is really good. The characters are real, I have them as quilting friends, and as customers. I couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end. A good plot with nicely written flashbacks. Written by someone who really know quilting, women and friendships.

As stated before a slow start with this book but it gets good if you stick with it. A nice warm story that teaches us a life lesson in regards to holding a grudge. Predictable direction for the story? Sometimes, but so what it was a good read. I did not want to put it down! This book made me smile.