Jennifer Chiaverini is a New York Times bestselling author celebrated for her acclaimed historical novels and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Her historical fiction captures fascinating stories, delving into the very texture of women's lives across different social strata and races during perilous times. These novels are noted for their ability to immerse readers in past eras, offering profound insights into the female experience. Chiaverini's distinctive narrative style brings history to life with compelling depth and authentic detail.
The True Story Behind the Quilt 140 Traditional Blocks
Create your own authentic version of the bridal sampler quilt made for Sylvia Compson in the best-selling novel The Master Quilter.
Jennifer Chiaverini of the Elm Creek Quilts series shares a new 100-block sampler quilt pattern inspired by her best-selling novel! Step-by-step instructions to traditionally piece or foundation piece blocks.
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini returns with a Prohibition-era novel about one woman’s journey to save her family—and herself With the nation in the throes of Prohibition, Rosa Diaz Barclay unwittingly discovers that her husband, John, has given over the duties of their Southern California rye farm in favor of armed bootlegging. Fearing the safety of her four beloved children, Rosa flees, with little more than a suitcase filled with John’s ill-gotten gains and her heirloom quilts. Accompanying her is Lars, a good but flawed man who is the mother of two of her children. Under assumed names, Lars and Rosa hire on at a Sonoma County vineyard, seeking not only refuge from danger, but convalescence for two of the children, who suffer from a mysterious wasting disease. The devotion of the Italian-American community to the craft of viticulture inspires Rosa to acquire a vineyard of her own, even as she discovers firsthand its inherent hardships and dangers winemakers face in such turbulent times.
The first three novels in the popular series. The Quilter's apprentice; Round robin; and the cross-country quilters.
In the latest installment of the Elm Creek Quilts series, newcomers to the quilting circle bring unexpected journeys. Quilters gather at Elm Creek Manor to learn from Master Quilter Sylvia Compson and her talented colleagues: Sarah, a former apprentice managing the business; Agnes, an appliqué expert; Gwen, known for her innovative art quilts; Diane, skilled in quick-piecing; and Bonnie, with her extensive knowledge of folk art patterns. As founding members Judy and Summer leave for new opportunities, the remaining teachers wonder if they can fill the gaps left by their expertise and friendship. Incoming teacher Gretchen reflects on the miraculous paths that led her to this supportive community. Sylvia contemplates a tribute to the partnership of the Elm Creek Quilters through a traditional quilt pattern, Winding Ways, symbolizing their intertwined journeys. This mosaic of overlapping circles represents the essence of their friendship during a time of transformation. The narrative explores the complexities of presence and absence, questioning how change affects those who have come to depend on one another. Will the founding members embrace their unique roles in this evolving tapestry, and will the newcomers find their place within it?
History is thick with secrets in The Sugar Camp Quilt, seventh in the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series from bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini. Set in Creek's Crossing, Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the Civil War, the novel follows Dorothea Granger's passage from innocence to wisdom against the harrowing backdrop of the American struggle over slavery. She discovers that a quilt she has stitched for her uncle Jacob with five unusual patterns of his own design contains hidden clues to guide runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad. The heroic journey she undertakes leads to revelations about her own courage and resourcefulness -- newfound qualities that may win her the heart of the best man she has ever known.
The newest Elm Creek Quilts novel is a tribute to matriarch Sylvia Compson, who surprised her fellow quilters by marrying Andrew, her longtime sweetheart, on a recent holiday.
A Roaring Twenties tale of boom and bust unfolds as young bride Elizabeth Bergstrom Nelson sets off with her husband, Henry, from her family home of Elm Creek Manor in Pennsylvania to start a new life in the unfamiliar terrain of southern California. Expecting to assume ownership of Triumph Ranch, the couple instead learns that their deed is a fake, and that they must work for the rightful proprietors to earn their keep. Resourceful Elizabeth trades her trousseau—including the fine quilts stitched by her Bergstrom relatives—for the practical goods the Nelsons need to survive, and finds friendship with California native Rosa Diaz Barclay. When Elizabeth discovers a mysterious cache of quilts made by a member of the Diaz family that reveals a misplaced legacy of love, land, and ancestral ties, it becomes clear that only by stitching the rift between the past and the future can the inhabitants of Triumph Ranch hope to live in peace alongside history.
Set against the backdrop of World War I, this novel highlights the brave women known as "munitionettes" who worked in Britain's arsenals, building bombs and facing perilous conditions. As they contribute to the war effort, they also form strong bonds of friendship and resilience, finding joy and empowerment through soccer. Blending historical events with themes of camaraderie and courage, the story celebrates the unsung heroines of the era.
Nevertheless, the U.S. Army Signal Corps promptly began recruiting them.More than 7,600 women responded, including Grace Banker of New Jersey, a switchboard instructor with AT&T; and an alumna of Barnard College;
