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Meditating on the weddings she has attended in Elm Creek Manor throughout the years on the morning of her daughter Caroline's wedding day, Sarah McClure evaluates the symbolic features on a painstakingly made wedding quilt designed to display the signatures of beloved guests.

The arrival of newcomers into the circle of quilters heralds unexpected journeys down pathways near and far as well as capturing the spirit of friendship at the moment of its transformation.

When Christmas Eve comes to Elm Creek Manor, the tenor of the holiday is far from certain. Sylvia Bergstrom Compson, the Master Quilter, has her own reasons for preferring a quiet, even subdued, Christmas. Her young friend Sarah McClure, however, takes the opposite view and decides to deck the halls brightly. As she explores the trunks packed with Bergstrom family decorations that haven't been touched in more than fifty years, Sarah discovers a curious...

Best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini, herself an accomplished quilter, has won a devoted fan following with her heartwarming Elm Creek Quilts novels. With her deep understanding of intricate human relationships and her trademark depth of characterization, she once again stitches together a winning tale for this 14th entry in the beloved series.

"Stash buster quilts. 31 patchwork and appliqu�e patterns for all skill levels"--Cover verso. Includes "Sew Easy" lessons that guide users through project-specific techniques with step-by-step photography.

"Give your home a modern makeover with bold, creative projects for today's quilters. Modern Patchwork Home offers a curated collection of must-make projects from your favorite contributors to Modern Patchwork magazine. Discover the possibilities that graphic fabrics, textured prints, and contemporary design hold with: 23 modern quilting projects -- from cozy quilts and statement pillows to a cool carryall and whimsical accessories ; Illustrated step-by-step...

"Hawaii's quilts reflect one of the world's most unusual and exotic cultures. Bringing elements of their Polynesian heritage to the American quilt, nineteenth-century Hawaiians created a distinctive and beautiful art form that is still actively practiced throughout the islands. Hawaiian Quilt Masterpieces presents forty-eight remarkable historic and contemporary quilts, all reproduced in full color, that trace the history of the islands: from the...