I remember an evening a bit over a year ago when teaching for Quiltmaker Magazine at their Block Party in Williamsburg, VA, how star struck I was to be speaking at the same function as Jennifer! I have loved her books from the very first one!
I was contacted a bit over a week ago by the publicity department at Plume/Penguin books asking if I’d like to review a copy myself – and offer up a give-away to blog readers –how could I say no?! YES, of course YES!
The book is due out in November and will be found in book stores near you then – but we have an EARLY copy!
About the book:
An Elm Creek Quilts Companion: New Fiction, Traditions, Quilts, and Favorite Moments from the Beloved Series
A beautiful keepsake volume to accompany the beloved New York Times bestselling series:
Over the course of the bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series, readers have expressed a longing to visit Elm Creek Manor, meet the quilters themselves, and admire their beautiful creations. Jennifer Chiaverini’s An Elm Creek Quilts Companion is the next best thing to a guided tour.
Inside, readers will discover a treasure trove of delights, including the Bergstrom family tree, character biographies, quilt block illustrations, full-color photographs of quilts featured in the novels, and "Behind the Scenes at Elm Creek Quilt Camp," an exclusive short story inspired by questions from real readers.
No Elm Creek Quilts fan will want to be without this indispensable guide to the cherished series.All 285 pages are packed with information. If you’ve forgotten who was who, or needed a refresher on someone’s background from novel to novel – you will find the answer between these pages!
There is also a large section on traditional quilt blocks to inspire you into dreaming of your own Legacy Quit!
The back cover features quilts from the novels!
Do you have a favorite Jennifer Chiaverini Title?
Or perhaps a favorite character from the Elm Creek Quilts series?
Leave me a comment below telling me! We will draw our winner on Sunday, November 3rd!
***PLEASE*** Be sure your email address is visible in your profile so I can contact you. If you aren't sure, just leave your email address in your comment. If I can't contact you, you can't win!
Good luck, Everyone!
517 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 517 of 517I read the first book and really liked it but haven't had the chance to read the others. I do believe that I have one or two in my library of books. Would love to have the new book so that I can keep track of the characters while I read the rest of the books. Thank you, Bonnie.
Looking forward to Jennifer Chiaverini's latest book. Have only read one, but am ready for her new book.
pyamada (nsomnia1@hotmail.com
I love all her books, all so well done. Would love to go to Elm Creek for a quilt camp. Love the history in each of the books. Thanks for the giveaway,
dianacarofano (at) gmail (dot) com
I like all of the stories, but The Runaway Quilt is probably my favorite.
A companion is a great idea for a series written over several years! I'm sure it will do well with such a popular series. I was on the listserv Quiltnet when Jennifer ecstatically posted that a publisher had offered her a contract for the first book. I've been reading them since.
It is wonderful there is to be a new Elm Creek book published and it sure sounds like it is going to be very interesting. I will have to put my order in now. Thank you for alerting me Bonnie. I love all the Elm Creek stories but my absolute favourite is 'The Sugar Camp Quilt'. I have to say I enjoyed all of the novels with a historical background as it enabled me to better understand American history in a fun way.
bleyland@xtra.co.nz
I haven't had an opportunity to read any of her books but would love have a chance.
J.Hanson ray.joan.hanson@gmail.com
I have read them all and love them. My favorite would have to be the very first because it's characters captivated my heart. Just love them all and would love to win!
KarenP3720@aol.com
Ooooh, how can you pick just one favorite when all of them are so good. The Quilter's Apprentice was probably my favorite because it got me hooked on all of her books. I'd love to win this wonderful edition. Thanks for the opportunity.
The Cross-Country Quilters was gifted to me at a quilt retreat by a newfound friend...Ironic!!!
The Cross-Country Quilters was gifted to me at a quilt retreat by a newfound friend...ironic and totally awesome, just like my friend.
I have read (more than once), each and everyone of the Elm Creek novels. I love all the people of Elm Creek...they remind me of some of my closest friends. I would love and cherish this wonderful book
I like Sarah McClure. Because that's who I'd like to be in the story. Getting to know Sylvia, learning to quilt from her, hearing her life story and getting to snoop through that big old mansion sounds exciting to me.
Sylvia has to be my favorite character. I have enjoyed the changes and growth of her character throughout the series. And I would love to be a great quilter like she is too! Also enjoying your blog Bonnie, thank you! quiltedchicken61 at gmail dot com
The unbelievable talent here is amazing! I love looking at all the different quilt designs! My favorite dessert is my own homemade apple pie with a scoop of my own homemade vanilla ice cream on top!
Love these books and love the opportunity to win a copy of this particular book. Thanks so much, Bonnie.
(loraquilt at aol dot com)
Love all the Elm Creek Books. Found the first on ebay and am slowly acquiring and reading them all. Just love the friendships that develop and the way the stories weave through history. Would dearly love to win the book and learn about all the characters and places I have read about. tanties@sympatico.ca
Just read the first book in the series borrowed from my Guild library. I was delighted with it and will be going back for more at our next meeting! jane[dot]bitz[at]gmail[dot]com
I really enjoyed The Quilter's Legacy. I feel like so much of my own family history has disappeared, it's wonderful to think that someday it would be found again. Maybe there really is magic!
Gayle at qwiltgurl@gmail.com
I would love to have a chance to get to know the characters for myself and would love to win this book! Hugs, Deb debjohnson4315@windstream.net
I've only read one or two of her books some time ago ... would love to find some more of them. than for the chance to win a copy of her new sbook!
Her books are wonderful.
I personally love Summer and her evolution as a young quilter. it reminds me of when I started 10 years ago.
The dream to be able to visit a real Elm Creek Manor is so very tempting. This book sounds awesome.
I like the series about the quilt retreat and the women who run it - Sylvia and her family are particular favorites!
Liz
boltonia55@yahoo.com
Wow! What a wonderful giveaway! I have a daughter who made Silvia's Bridal sampler quilt. It's stunning! I've read some of Jennifer's books and would like to read them all. An early book would be a great prize. Thanks for the opportunity Bonnie. Pauline K, Camp Wood, Tx
I thought yesterday, "I need to check this writer out"!
I'm afraid I haven't yet read any of her books. In fact I only heard about her yesterday when another quilting blogger (who appears to be something of an Elm Creek addict) wrote about the quirks of the Dutch translation of the latest novel. Perhaps this book is the place to start. In any case it's wonderful to read everyone's comments and recommendations here. Thank you all,especially Bonnie for making this possible.
Looking forward to this new addition to a fantastic collection of this authors' work. Every edition has wonderful things to admire. The audio books are great company while sewing and often available at my local library.
ottermom23@gmail.com
I stumbled across the Elm Creek series accidentally and was hooked. After reading the first one I ran out and signed up for a quilting class and haven't looked back. I love Sylvia and the many different tales shared spanning her lifetime and that of her family.
I have only read three of them. I liked the original the best, I think. I, of course, liked Sylvia.
I have heard of this series of books but never seen any for sale in the bookshops. It would be great to win and read at least one.
Linda on travjonuk@yahoo.com
I don't know how often I have reread her books, she has a gift of making her characters seem like friends and I want to keep getting to know more about them, Helen
I love the Elm Creek series, my fellow co-worker gave me one to read. That was all it took I was hooked. I am so excited that your giving away a book, and some lucky reader will win. Hope it is me, but if not, whom ever will be very lucky indeed.
Amy Reindel ajreindel@gmail.com
Love all the ones I've read - must catch up with the newer ones, valerie dot boudier at ntlworld dot com
I am new to the quilting community and would love to have this book!! Email: babcock88@yahoo.com
This is a wonderful series and the Companion looks gorgeous. I am always looking for another!
Love love love these books , I reread my copies every so often and they are as good each time as my first read. They are favorite companions when I can't sew when I'm stuck in bed, next best thing to actually quilting are Jennifer's book
I love them all. If I had to pick one, it would be the first one, Quilter's Apprentice. I find with most book series I tend to love the first volume the most since it shows the delights of discovery. I am also enjoying her books about the civil war, though I hope there will be more Elm Creek stories.
Oh, I love her books. I love the character development, along with scene description. She always leaves you wanting to know more about people and places - and of course to go to a retreat at Elm Creek Manor.
I am not familiar with Jennifer's books but will be looking her up.
Love, Love, Love Elm Creek Series. I think The Apprentice is my favorite. It reminds me of my Grandmother, who made all my clothes until she passed away. I met Jennifer last year when she came to Georgia for a book signing. She is a lovely lady
love these books, haven't read all the most recent but need to get may hands on them. they are always so fun to reade
I'm always waiting with baited breath for the next installment of the ladies of Elm Creek. Such wonderful books. Lucky you to have met her!
trishcole1952@yahoo.com
I have read most of her books and love them. I just started the Sylvia's Bridal Sampler quilt, so I am reading 'the Master Quilter' again. It's so much fun to read about the blocks I'm about to make.
I just love these books (guess I'm only one grain of sand in a sea of people across the world!) Haven't read the last book yet. I think my favourite book is the Master Quilter. Winning this latest book would be a terrific buzz!
I've enjoyed them all and really don't have a favorite. I like when she goes back in time. It is all so real and fascinating.
Love the Elm Creek books... Looking forward to next web cam too!
Omg I love all of them! I get the book then can't put it down!
another giveaway, ok i'll play. I've never read any of jennifers books but the quilts look great! thanks and I would love to look into the history
Hi Bonnie I love all of the Elm Creek books that I have read so far and am trying to collect them all my favourite person in the stories is Sylvia. Thank you for all you do and the chance to win hugs Beth bdasecke@westnet.com.au
Really enjoyed "The Runaway Quilt". laura84watt(at)gmail.com
I love all the Elm Creek books. Now my daughter is loving them too.
I haven't actually read any of the Elm Creek series yet but really want to! (time...it's a time issue : / sigh) Maybe this will be my inspiration! Thanks for a chance to win. Laurie
llsbaskets at comcast dot not
I love all of her books....it would be great to get this one! --Connie
chendryx[at]nctv[dot]com
I love the Elm Creek books and have read all of them. Sylvia is my favorite character as I admire her strength. I loved the series from the first book on. I often wish there really was an Elm Creek Quilt Camp! Bonnie, I live up the road in Lansing right on the North Fork of the New River from your new cabin in Wilkes. It would delightful having a quilt camp you could visit regularly near us here in the mountains. I would love to win the Companion book but whether I do or not, I will definitely have to have a copy of it. Thanks, Bonnie!
Have most of them from Audible and they are my "go-to" books when I find myself with an afternoon of machine piecing. Nothing better than them to get through a
"leaders and enders" (continuous piecing) project.
I loved 'The Aloha Quilt' and could really relate as I also became fascinated with Hawaiian style quilts and echo quilting during a vacation in the islands some years ago. I'm currently reading 'The Union Quilters' which is filled with fascinating details of Civil War battles and daily life. As usual, the book highlights the strengths of women. I'd love to win Jennifer Chiaverini's new book - the quilt blocks look amazing and I could meet characters from all her books! (harrison.shari@gmail.com)
I have read Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker but have yet to read one quilting themed book. I need to delve in more deeply and winning this book would help with background.
I've never read any of her books so can't comment who I like the best, thanks for the giveaway.
My first foray into quilting, was a tentative visit into a local quilt shop about 25 years ago. Not having a mentor or family member that quilted, I needed teachers, a class, guidance anything! I was met with impatience and condescension. Disheartened, I interpreted that as the realm of all quilters and never went back, until the death of a high school classmate about 3 1/2 years ago sent me to a local non-profit that made quilts for the hurting. The tenderness, patience, warmth and talent of the ladies there opened the heart of quilting to me. Jennifer's Elm Creek Quilt series embodies that spirit. My only regret is that I didn't run across these kinds of books sooner. Well, better late than never!
Yikes, miss a day on the block and almost miss the giveaway!! My favorite 'character' has to be the manor itself! I adore old homes and the idea of preserving one and bringing life back to it is wonderful! Then the added lilac surrounding private garden!! My dream come true! Then throw in quilt camp, oh yea I am there!!!
I have read all of Jennifer's from the early beginning of Elm Creek Manor where she worked to the Union Quilters which was such an in depth of the Civil War.
They're all good reading. Found at my library, loved the history of the families!
Thanks for all the info you share!!!
I too am an Elm Creek fan. Would love to have this book in my hands. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I have them on my must read...but have not gotten to them! Oops. One of these days I will start!
I have not heard of this series but would love to learn. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
My daughter started me reading these books. They are a fun read.
I love all the books and the community but one of my favorites was the Sugar Camp Quilt. The idea of linking quilting to actively helping the underground railroad and the story associated with that and Sylvia's family (maybe that was the book after) was awesome!. The character I like the most is Silvia. I love her no nonsense attitude and warmth and compassion for folks. I wish that I could be more like that and I like that she has grown and learned throughout the years. Great book series - though I wish the more recent ones had a little more depth as some of the original ones (jplabby98@gmail.com)
I actually ahve neverread any of the Elm Creek quilt books. I know a lot of people like them, I just haven't gotten around to it yet
Bonnie, I have only recently learned about this author through the Quilt Board and have been trying to locate any one of her books here in the UK. Unfortunately, I have not been very successful so far so would love a chance to win one of her novels. Thank you for the chance.
From Linda Hodges
Sylvia is my favorite character. And Runaway Quilt is my favorite in the Elm Creek Series. I love reading these books!
Would love to win haven't read any but is on my bucket list!
My favorite title is the Sugar Camp Quilt. I love the historical references to the underground railroad and the follow on mystery on the lineage of Sylvia's family. Sylvia is probably one of my favorite characters due to her no nonsense attitude and how I have seen her grow through the various books and have had insight into her life and how she got where she is. (jplabby98@gmail.com)
I would love to win this book! I have most of the series and just love everything about the books Jennifer Chiaverini writes!
Raally? You want us to pick just one character or novel? I love them all. LOL!
Can't remember which title it is, but the first book I read was written with each chapter from a different character's perspecitve as the story progressed. Loved the concept.
I've read the whole series and couldn't possibly pick a favorite book or character, I love them all.
I do not know any Jennifer Chiaverini Title. I will be happy to have one for reading.
I love the Wedding Quilt because it reminds me of my own double wedding ring given to me by a dear friend of our family on my wedding day, who is now passed.
mindingmomma at aol dot com
I have only read the first one, but really enjoyed it and have wanted to read more. Nancy: rangerer@sbcglobal.net
Love the Elm Creek Quilts series, especially the books that featured stories about some of the Bergstrom ancestors. Thanks Bonnie for an opportunity to win Ms. Chiaverini's latest book!
I love all the Elm Creek books. I was hooked when I read "The Quilter's Apprentice" and now I am listening to "Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker" which is one of Jennifer's historical novels. I would be thrilled to win this new companion book. Thank you for a chance to win your giveaway.
I love all of the Elm Creek books and would find it hard picking just one. Thanks for the chance of a giveaway.
I haven't read all the books, but I did love "The Quilter's Apprentice" and "The Quilter's Kitchen". I have more of them yet to read! Love the characters and the friendships that have developed among them. Reminds of my own quilting experience with my fellow quilting buddies. Would love to win this book! Quiltcr8r@hotmail.com
I have read all the Elm Creek novels and have one of the quilt pattern books. Sylvia represents Elm Creek to me and has to be my favorite. My favorite book is the Runaway Quilt. I am very interested in how quilts played their part in history, and the Underground Railroad. Thank you Bonnie for the give~away and for sharing your passion with us.
I have read all the Elm Creek series. I like Sylvia - a strong woman. She reminds me of my husband's aunt Wilma a little and some of the summer ladies I quilt with on Fridays, especially Barb P. She is an amazing woman like Sylvia. I was also tickled with Sonoma Rose because she mentioned my uncle in the book.
I have read all the Elm Creek series. I like Sylvia - a strong woman. She reminds me of my husband's aunt Wilma a little and some of the summer ladies I quilt with on Fridays, especially Barb P. She is an amazing woman like Sylvia. I was also tickled with Sonoma Rose because she mentioned my uncle in the book.
I have read all the Elm Creek series. I like Sylvia - a strong woman. She reminds me of my husband's aunt Wilma a little and some of the summer ladies I quilt with on Fridays, especially Barb P. She is an amazing woman like Sylvia. I was also tickled with Sonoma Rose because she mentioned my uncle in the book.
Wow!! What a give-away!! I'd really, really like to win this one ;-)
My favorite character would be Sarah McClure. I walked alongside with her and she inspired me to start quilting a few years ago. I've read all of Jennifers Elm Creek Quilt Novels and I'm looking forward to reading this book.
Thanks for a chance to win.
christineschoon@online.nl (just in case, haha!)
Love from the Nehterlands,
Christine
Wow!! What a give-away!! I'd really, really like to win this one ;-)
My favorite character would be Sarah McClure. I walked alongside with her and she inspired me to start quilting a few years ago. I've read all of Jennifers Elm Creek Quilt Novels and I'm looking forward to reading this book.
Thanks for a chance to win.
christineschoon@online.nl (just in case, haha!)
Love from the Nehterlands,
Christine
I love the whole Elm Creek series. My favorite so far is the Quilters Apprentice where it all got started. I wish there were a real Elm Creek quilt retreat, sounds like so much fun!
I have read all of the Elm Creek Series. Love them all!
I have liked all the books I have read thus far, but my favorite is still the first one, "The Quilter's Apprentice."
I love the Elm Creek series, and have enjoyed reading them all. Excited to hear her new book is almost here!
I, too, love Jennifer's Elm Creek Series. Am just now finishing her The Spymistress and before that Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker. My favorite book of her Elm Creek Series is The Runaway Quilt.
thecobbs2@Yahoo.com
What a wonderful compilation. I love this series. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I love "The Master Quilter". A group of us in Kamloops are each making Sylvia's wedding quilt over 24 months - 5 blocks a month!
An Elm Creek Quilts Sampler: The First Three Novels is the best... no waiting to find out what happens next!!
I have not read them all but hope to some day. I have really enjoyed the ones I have read. They are like reading history from a different prospective.
I just love her books, this would be a great one to win, since I don't have it.... On my list for my birthday (Thanksgiving this year). Thanks for the chance.
ncjeepster@aol.com
I have read several but Union Quilt was one of my favorites. Great set of books!
I have enjoyed each book I have read! Sugar Camp was my latest.
I was in the audience at the Williamsburg Block Party. You and Jennifer are both wonderful speakers. Karenemerto@gmail.com
I love the elm creek quilts books the favorite book to me was the wedding quilt but i have loved them all.So exciting she is getting out a nice companion to her books!!!!!
Thanks for the give away Debbie Kelly sewgal49@yahoo.com
This book looks great! Please add me to the drawing! The Union Quilters was awesome.
I've really enjoyed reading this series. I think my favorite one is Circle of Friends. It is the book where several quilters apply to fill vacant teaching spots at Elm Creek Quilts. Have a marvelous weekend!
Sylvia because of the softening of her heart and her healing as people, quilts and events affect her.
I was at the Block Party, and I was star struck being at the event with Jennifer and with YOU! I haven't read all the books, yet. I like to listen to them as I walk or drive, but sometimes I'm unhappy to reach my destination because I have to turn off my player!
(amrenger at gmail dot com)
My favourite book is Circle of Quilters. Would love to make some of the quilts.
Thanks for the chance.
Lush
Worthing, UK
My favorite is The Winding Ways Quilt, but I really love them all!!!! Can't wait to see this book, it looks fantastic!
Love all of the books, but my favorite is The Winding Ways Quilt! This book looks wonderful too!!!
My Mom has passed on all of the books as she has read them, and my goal is to read at least one a month in 2014. This book would fit in perfectly!
I have every one of Jennifer's Elm Creek novels and they are all my favorites. This book sounds like a wonderful round out to the series.
I love all of Jennifer's books, so I would love to win this bookl
windyyyyyyyy@yahoo.com
Love all her books. Had the opportunity to attend a lecture by her this year. hedgehog52@yahoo.com
My favorite Elm Creek book is the first one of the series: The Quilter's Apprentice. I must have read it at least 5 times so far.
Since I live in Japan, getting the Chiaverini books is a challenge. I love the ones I have managed to find and, though I have never been high on luck, I sure would love to have this one.
It's hard to choose a favorite but I guess I'd have to say The Master Quilter.
Sylvia would have to be my favorite. Thanks for the chance to WIN! Theresa tstralse@msn.com
I have enjoyed everyone of her books and even have copies of the Elm Creek quit pattern books. It's a nice get away to sit and immerse myself in the stories. loakay@shaw.ca
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