An ELM Creek Quilts Sampler: The First Three Novels in the Popular Series

Loved all three. I’ve read a few of the series but not in order. Was great to read how it all began.

"An Elm Creek Sampler" is a wonderful introduction to the world of Elm Creek quilts seeing as it is the three first novels together in one book! In "The Quilter's Apprentice" we are introduced to the women who are central figures for the series - the wonderful and knowledgeble master quilter Sylvia Compson and the ressourseful young woman Sarah McClure, and how they start the transformation of Elm Creek Manor from a run down sales item to the idea of a quilt retreat. We are also introduced to the Tangled Web Quilters - who in "Round Robin" become the staff of Elm Creek quils. In Round Robin we follow their everyday struggles, their ups and downs - this is my favorite among this wonderful series. In the last book in the sampler: " Cross Country Quilters" the quilt retreat is really up and running, and here we follow a group of quilters who meet at the manor and how they together find the strength to conquer their problems in life and how they form a wonderful friendship! Read them and you'll love them!!!

Great book, love it when an author draws you in within just a few pages, Jennifer Chiaverini certainly knows how to do this. Enjoyed all 721 pages, did without sleep to keep reading, just had to know what happened next. Now reading the next 3 in the series, keep up the good writing J.C.

Before my purchase, I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. Though I don't know anything about quilting, the description of the book seemed like it might hold my interest while I was on vacation. I started reading it right away snd I felt like I really got to know the characters. The setting happened to be near where I was vacationing, so it seemed a very appropriate book to read. I almost felt like I had these women as friends with me during vacation (I even developed a little interest in quilts). After vacation, I promptly looked for the next in the series.

You don't have to be a quilter to enjoy these touching, gentle stories about the quiet lives that people live. Although, after reading a few of Jennifer Chiaverini's charming novels, you may find yourself tempted to give quilting a try! These novels are a perfect gift to give to anybody who enjoys quilting, or anyone who simply enjoys pleasant stories about the small trials and successes in the lives of ordinary people.