Part of Elm Creek Quilts, book 18
First published 2011
Sarah McClure watches her daughter Caroline's wedding day draw near at Elm Creek. Caroline reveals her deepest wish: she wants a wedding quilt made by her own hands. Sarah knows the impossibility of the request. No quilter, no matter how skilled, could complete such an intricate project in just days. The quilt must capture everything a marriage represents: love, commitment, trust, and hope. Sarah turns to the Elm Creek Quilters, her trusted circle of friends. She asks them to combine their talents and work together on Caroline's quilt. The women gather their needles and fabric. As they stitch each piece, memories surface. They share stories of past Elm Creek brides and the traditions those women followed. Each quilter contributes her own experiences of family bonds and friendship. Their collective memories weave together like the fabric in their hands, creating a tapestry of love in all its forms.
Genres: fiction, romance, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Elm Creek
336 pages · Hardcover · Dutton