"Chiaverini's twenty-second Elm Creek Quilts novel.is like a strong cup of tea--cozy yet hard-hitting--and will appeal to current fans and new readers alike." - Booklist on The Museum of Lost Quilts "Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first novel in her extensive Elm Creek Quilts series, Chiaverini's latest installment is rich with detail.telling the tale of a particular woman's motivation to design and craft a particular quilt. Whether inspired by love or grief, the resulting artwork is described with astonishing attention to design, workmanship, and symbolism. Chiaverini also explores how the practice of her craft transforms each woman's emotional life, each stitch bringing her closer to a sense of peace. A warm portrait of women bound by craft--perfect for fireside reading." - Kirkus Reviews on The Christmas Boutique "Enchanting.

The host of different characters offer their own points of view to enrich this heartwarming tale of friendships explored and history retold." - New York Journal of Books on The Christmas Boutique "This is an outstanding series of novels about a fascinating craft. Quilting, in the hands of Chiaverini, allows us to explore human relationships in all their complexity." - Booklist on the Elm Creek Quilts series "Jennifer Chiaverini has made quite a name for herself with her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series. From the Civil War to the roaring '20s to contemporary settings, these novels have offered suspense, romance and, at times, in-depth looks into the social, political and cultural differences that helped shape a nation." - BookPage on the Elm Creek Quilts series "The novel's pastoral details, such as the delivery by wagon of homemade apple cider to workers building a farm stand, evoke a simpler time of camaraderie and cooperation between neighbors, and this sense of tight-knit community blends seamlessly with the historical details and enriching quilt lore. Series fans and newcomers alike will be glad to be in Sylvia's company." - Publishers Weekly.